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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

@johnny1955 How many Creon are you taking ? I’m taking 4 breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505767/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 2:13pm

I get my Creon through CVS Caremark, an online pharmacy. 300 pills (36,000 USP units per...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312815/

Discussion: Pancreatic enzymes: They are expensive, any suggestions?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2025

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, 2024

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

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

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

@hopeful33250 eating was horrible to start with, weight loss, diarrhoea, I am now on creon with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447487/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2025

He needs enzymes. Creon is one of the most widely used enzymes that will help your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367356/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

I did want to add that Abbvie also provides free multivitamins specifically formulated for patients with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313006/

Discussion: Pancreatic enzymes: They are expensive, any suggestions?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

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, 2024

Hello again, they recommended beano next to creon. Has anyone used it? The problem is that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203157/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2025

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

@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

@matt2024 I am taking creon and since I don't eat much i only take 1 capsule....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456704/

Discussion: Belly pain, cramps and painful gas months after Whipple: Thoughts?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

I've been on Creon for a year. I can't eat without it. No more bad smelling...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279008/

Discussion: IPMNs, concerned for diffuse pancreatic parenchymal atrophy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

I hope for him it’s just from the surgery and things need to settle and will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1573915/

Discussion: Has anyone been to the Mayo Clinic for help with the after effects of

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 13 2:18pm

Have your doctor get you creon free. Abbvie.com/pas. You can ask for an application and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1455265/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2025

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

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