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I also I take bentyl but it is very slow to react and sometimes not at...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 3:24pm

ABSOLUTELY take Creon!!! You will have side effects if you don't take Creon. Creon will allow...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2025

I also had constipation with Creon. When that happened, I took one capsule of stool softener...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 12:01pm

@caryns If there's an issue getting a prescription for Creon ( or the cost is too...

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Discussion: Post Whipple: how long before your stomach "woke up"?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2021

I am on Creon. Very expensive. Does anyone know of any drugs to replace the Creon....

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

@beckykuh I’ve been on Creon for ten years. After my whipple I was prescribed to take...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 12:38pm

I started with ZenPep because the pharmacy was out of Creon. With my next prescription I...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

Have you checked with Abbvie Assist to see if you are eligible for Creon free. Abbvie...

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Discussion: Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

Recently prescribed Creon. I am 66 female weight 195 - nearly impossible for me to lose...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2025

@castell What does the creon do to help with not able to eat much. I am...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 9:38am

From what I’ve read, the Creon doesn’t impact the results of the elastase test, as the...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

You take creon if you get gas a lot. And if your stools are floating, if...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

You might also try other FDA approved pancreatic enzymes. There are about six. I switched from...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Has anyone taking Creon had issues with gout while taking it? It is said that Creon...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2025

What do you do when the Creon makes diarrhea worse? My wife had Appleby procedure in...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

Creon with protein and fat. Protein shakes count as protein so I was told to take...

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Discussion: What to eat when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

I have been on Creon since Aug.2011. Prices should get better this year with changes to...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

Creon not screen

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Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

Wondering if you have tried Abbvie Assist for Creon. My pharmacist at Mayo Clinic suggested it...

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Discussion: Color me confused (2 questions)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Hi @rexsan20, I see you were asking members @cindysavant @macleish if they've been on Creon. Rexan,...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2021