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@beachdog I know someone who uses this product. He uses it because of the cost of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208594/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

My endocrinologist told me to take one 24000 creon pill with snacks and two with meals....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848689/

Discussion: Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

The blurred vision showed my pupil is somewhat dilated by the Creon. Anyone else has this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948589/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

I get my Creon through Abbvie Assist free, sent to my home each month. Maybe you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004592/

Discussion: Is GOODRX trustworthy?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 8:54am

The income eligibility for obtaining Creon through the Abbvie patient assistance is a tiered system based...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947844/

Discussion: Can’t seem to locate Creon - 36000 units

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Will do. Also she has been on Creon since surgery in 2015 and has been very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662909/

Discussion: ONIVYDE irinotecan liposome

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

I also had a problem getting Creon (out of stock, with no date to replenish). I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939183/

Discussion: Can’t seem to locate Creon - 36000 units

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

I have been told by the dietician to take a bite of food and then take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828892/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Check with the manufacturer for Creon. They have a program that may help you with cost....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817503/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

I'm not sure how that would work, but thank you for the suggestion. Currently, I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978829/

Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

Creon played havoc with me. I was told to take 36000 units two tablets per meal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971718/

Discussion: Pancreas and spleen removal: how is life afterwards?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

They call it FOLFIRINOX at 100% to start and see if he tolerates it. He also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996806/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 7:09pm

Sorry, forgot to include the direct link in the post above for the Abbvie Patient Assistance...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/734467/

Discussion: How can I help my husband face the possibility he may not survive?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2022

I have the same problem. I am taking two 38,000 units of Creon per meal and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006631/

Discussion: Watery stool after Whipple surgery

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 30 12:57pm

Creon is a digestive enzyme. It will help your body digest fats and protein if your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825902/

Discussion: Having a scan this week to see if I have pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

My wife was a negative finding for the elastase test, BUT she was already using Creon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/695831/

Discussion: Concerned: I'm beginning to suspect I have pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2022

Just started Creon yesterday and hoping for positive results. Your posts and comments are so helpful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884067/

Discussion: Return of exocrine function?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

No I finished 12 rounds of chemo and 3 weeks of radiation. I take Creon enzymes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907709/

Discussion: Diarrhea frequently during Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

when we started staggering the Creon it has helped a lot. No diarrhea for 3 days!!!!!!!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853574/

Discussion: How do you deal with Chronic Diarrhea and Pancreatic Cancer treatment?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

So sorry to ask about this.....what is the best way to see if you have pancreatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/628008/

Discussion: Pancreatic cancer recurrence: Anyone else?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2021

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