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Abbvie which is the manufacturer of Creon has a patient assistance program that provides its product...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083292/

Discussion: Anyone had pancreatic whipple surgery with a portal vein resection?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 11:19pm

Thank you for all the information. I’m wondering if Creon would be better than Zenpep. Not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866428/

Discussion: Extreme loss of appetite since starting chemo for pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

Hello crickard70! Are you the one who had a total pancreatectomy around Nov. 21? I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971744/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

Wow. You are amazing. Thanks for sharing. I have gone from 145 to 107 and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850786/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

Take creon everytime I est. Switched to totally fat free 2 days ago and doing so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291995/

Discussion: Struggling to eat with pancreatic cancer: How do you manage?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2020

Depending upon your income, you can apply for Creon Assistance through Abbvie, the drug manufacturer. Go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917066/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of EPI, taking Creon: Sad and scared

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

@beachdog I have not tried anything but Creon, but GoodRX has a list of drugs for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291997/

Discussion: Struggling to eat with pancreatic cancer: How do you manage?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

There is a coupon through the creon website that gives a month for $5 instead of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208598/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2020

Yes if you go to the website for Creon they have a free savings card to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917260/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of EPI, taking Creon: Sad and scared

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

How long can you go on Creon capsules ? Hubby taking it 25000 3 times a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953371/

Discussion: Creon capsule too large to swallow: Any tips?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I showed my oncologist the Pancreatic Enzyme Formula (by Pure) Supplement Facts sheet and he said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901543/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I get Creon from Abbvie Assist for free each month. You email them, they send you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897142/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2023

If you go to the Creon website, there is a link for co-pay assistance. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951564/

Discussion: CREON..Pancreatic enzyme supplement cost

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

After my husband had a Whipple surgery, he was put on creon. I picked up the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813980/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of EPI, taking Creon: Sad and scared

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Thanks for sharing. I too have all kinds of trouble with Creon that I'm taking for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828961/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

My results after 5 days hiding the over the counter enzyme replacement tablets…they seem to work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904444/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer in jan 2021. I have had Whipple surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852944/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

My husband is 76 which scares me for him to go through with this. He take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082849/

Discussion: Anyone had pancreatic whipple surgery with a portal vein resection?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 8 7:24am

My whipple was preformed almost 9 1/2 years ago and lost over 100lbs within a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326774/

Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2021

Exactly! Being alive is what matters! I am also on Creon, b/c most of my pancreas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866063/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with pancreatic NET stage 1

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 24, 2023

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