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My original Creon capsules were 24,000 units per capsule, but I requested the 36,000-unit capsules so...

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

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Posted: Sep 19, 2023

Hello @treadmillann My wife has also had terrible reaction to the Creon, severe stomach pain and...

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

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Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Thank you so much for responding! My stools vary but sometimes they are very oily with...

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Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy

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Posted: Jan 26, 2020

@anilittl That sounds like a lot of creon. If I take too much I get gas...

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Discussion: Creon - am I taking too much or too little?

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Posted: Feb 16 11:05am

Gas can result from insufficient pancreatic enzymes. There is a medication called Creon that is prescribed...

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

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Posted: Nov 30, 2022

@beachdog, you're wife is not the only person who cannot tolerate Creon. @treadmillann also mentioned having...

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

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Posted: Apr 19, 2020

@kakalena My creon is 36,000. Supposed to take 2 capsules at meals and 1 at snacks.

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed. What helps control symptoms of gas and bloating?

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Posted: Feb 15 1:14pm

just finished my consultation with my surgeon and he said I'm recovering well. He prescribed CREON....

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Discussion: Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer: How to deal with anxiety of surgery?

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Posted: Feb 24, 2025

Have you tried purchasing Creon from a Canadian Phamacy? I purchase 300 units for about $460.

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Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

There aren't a lot of options for pancreatic enzyme products. There's Creon and Zenpep which is...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2022

I had horrible stomach pains the next morning when I first took creon. Now I won’t...

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Discussion: Adding digestive enzyme supplements: What's your experience?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 9 7:57am

Thank you yes we have tried creon Zenpep and viokase all ineffective but is now sibo...

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Discussion: Does anyone with pancreatic cancer have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

@allioops always take Creon immediatly before food. i take 9 25000 strengh with all food, if...

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Discussion: Creon - am I taking too much or too little?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 11:32am

Any reason why you stopped taking enzymes I was taking Creon but it wasn’t working for...

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Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

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Posted: Nov 29, 2024

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

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

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Posted: Apr 20, 2020

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

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Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

You can get the creon free. Check with AbbVie/pas.com. Check with your doctor. He can get...

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

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Posted: Dec 1, 2025

I had Whipple surgery in Feb 2021, followed by chemo (stage 3 pancreatic cancer). I usually...

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Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

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Posted: Dec 18, 2022

Not sure who the they is you are talking about. There is prescription medication to treat...

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

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Posted: Jan 3, 2025

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

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Discussion: ONIVYDE irinotecan liposome

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Posted: Dec 16, 2021