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11 People found this comment helpful

I had pancreatic cancer and had the whipple procedure done 2 1/2 years ago. Creon has helped immensely in digesting food and maintaining weight.

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6 People found this comment helpful

CREON CAUSES CROAN'S DISEASE and/or ULCERATIVE COLITIS!!!!!!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE!! I hope readers will read this and heavily consider my advice. I began taking Creon 24,000 2 weeks ago, and 1 DAY after beginning Creon I began seeing blood in my stool. Yesterday I had a colonoscopy to see what is going on because I was afraid it would be colon cancer, being that I had all the symptoms of co...

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Creon | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/20/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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Creon gave me chronic cough, headache . Worse side effect was elevated blood pressure! Have always had low blood pressure, but after taking Creon, developed elevated blood pressure. So I’m off of Creon.

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Want healthy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/18/2022
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 2.0
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I was diagnosed with CP in 2011 I have been taking Creon which gives me severe headaches it doesn’t help me but everyone is different. It says we are at risk of catching some kinds of parasites from the pig it comes from don’t we have enough to worry about

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North north | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/3/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I've had chronic pancreatitus for 41years now its good days&bad days just started 70mg's with every meal&36mg with snacks because I was having diarrhea bad so my Dr increased my creon about 2months ago to slow down the diarrhea bloating ,along with promethizine &zorfran as needed.it helps a lot ,b4 I was having bowel.movements 3times a day it was awlful I must admit I wasn't taking my creon right because I was doing good for years but it caught up.with me .this disease is no joke from all the colonoscopys,endoscopy is tiresum.all I can say is even if u not Hungry eat something to take your meds ,im also type2 diabetic for 3years now smh pray to God &hang in their because every1 is sick with something I been threw it all dont be a fool.take ya meds &keep.dr.appts.hope this helps some1Read More Read Less

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Greenie | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/16/2020
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 2.0
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Took highest dose of 36000 units twice per meal. Effective for relieving symptoms, however I experienced extreme dizziness and major sore throat. I took for 5 days and had to stop. Wish I didn’t have the side effect, because it did help symptoms.

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suzanne | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/23/2017
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 1.0
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i tried creon and all the other nhs enzymes but they all made my pancreatitis worse than ever, so i started taking a plant based enzyme called botanogest and it was amazing, it completely stopped all my pancreatitis stopped all my bowel problems stopped all my stomach pain completely, also i didnt need any painkillers either whatsoever, plus i could also eat anything i wanted with this including cake chocolates greasy fry ups chinese food fizzy pop greasy and fatty foods etc, also this tablet made the scarring completely vanish from my pancreas i have medical mri scans and hospital tests to prove this, sadly this tablet has been discontinued recently,im desperately begging the company metagenics to bring this product back as without it ill need a feeding tube plus it could help millions of people with pancreatitis i believe. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/17/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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has been very helpful. I had pancreatic cancer in 08, was put on it a few months after I got out of the hospital.

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Morgan | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/1/2013
Condition: Bowel Movements Containing Much Fat
Overall rating 5.0
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I have Cystic Fibrosis and I have been taking my whole life I am 18. I love Creons, I cant tell when I don't take them and when I do, I don't have chronic diarrhea when I take them. I take 6 with meals and snacks.

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Jeannie | 55-64 | Female | Patient
7/5/2013
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 1.0
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I wanted to find out the statistics before taking this medication.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/7/2012
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 2.3
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I have taken this medication for 24 hrs now, developed sever headache this morning, lots of belching and gas, now I have been throwing up severly, dont think this med is for me calling dr in the am and telling them to stick it where the sun dont shine!!! no diareahea today though, i think I rather have the bathroom problem and not the throwing up problem it also made my blood sugar raise by 110. Feel MISERABLE!

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Kamccle | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/10/2011
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a whipple and was taking this med and was covered by the VA. Then I had to start paying for it on my own. It is truly beyond reach even for copayment. Dino law to the rescue, he has professional knowledge of drug companies and told me I could get the same thing over the counter. I do now at about $25 for a month or so supply. IT WORKS GREAT. And I can tell because without my enzymes I am in terrible pain. No more pain. And my wallet is not drained

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/22/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I, too, have no idea why I am taking this drug. I do have a chronic cough since taking it. Will discuss soon with gastroenterologist.

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bb | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/25/2010
Condition: Bowel Movements Containing Much Fat
Overall rating 5.0
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I am currently taking this medication for approximately 6 months. It works much better than the last enzyme I was on I am not losing weight and my appetite has increased not to mention it keeps things under control. I have been taking enzymes now since June 2006 after a whipple proceedure. The biggest issue is the cost and finding a medicare plan that will cover it. My current plan has dropped it from there formulary so I am searching for another enzyme equal to this one or I may have to switch medicare plans.Read More Read Less

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Sam | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/17/2010
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 1.0
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CREON CAUSES CROAN'S DISEASE and/or ULCERATIVE COLITIS!!!!!!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE!! I hope readers will read this and heavily consider my advice. I began taking Creon 24,000 2 weeks ago, and 1 DAY after beginning Creon I began seeing blood in my stool. Yesterday I had a colonoscopy to see what is going on because I was afraid it would be colon cancer, being that I had all the symptoms of colon cancer. The result of the colonoscopy was that I had proctitive colitis, (an inflammation of the rectum). The doctor told me this was either heredity or caused by possible anal sex. The "heredity" theory was totally bogus (bullshit) since there was absolutely no evidence of this online, and anal sex is even more of a ridiculous theory being that I would never stick anything up my ass other than the colon camera to see whats happening if it killed me. I later went home and spent hours online researching and finally realized this all started IMMEDIATELY after taking Creon, and to my surprise rectal inflammation is one of the side effects!! Here it is: Proctitive Coloitis eventually inflames your colon which is then called ulceritive colotis or croan's disease. These are very serious diseases of the colon that may be deadly! What's very suspicious is how new Creon is, and that it is THE ONLY medication available in the united states for pancreatitis! there is no other medication sisnce the government took Ultrace off the market. Ultrace worked for me before, when it was available; now the lobbyists working for this Solvay company that makes Creon were able to push it through so strong that they're the only company that offers pancreatic enzymes. They are VERY shady, especially since they charge $1013.00 for a 200 capsules! Then they have this payment program that they offer on their website, where you basically tell them how much you make, so they can determine how much they can rob you for!! PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Read More Read Less

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ReeAnnM | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/21/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on digestive enzymes since 1999 when I failed a fecal fat test, when I was was first turning chronic with the pancreatitis. In February 2008 I had life giving surgery where my pancreas (and spleen) was removed, the pancreas broken down to cellular level, and the cells that control blood sugar were transplant back into my liver. This surgery has kiterally saved my life! But without a pancreas, I definitely need to take Creon every time I eat or even take other oral medications. Unfortunately it is a very expensive medication because of recent FDA rulings that any medical that was grandfathered into approval, must got though the same testing as new drug. So the number of enzymes manufacturers went from about 18 down to 3 presently, which further drove the price up. I am now in the donut hole with medicare coverage and I don't know how I am going to afford this medication I need to live. Any suggestions are most welcome,Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/30/2010
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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Had Whipple procedure in 06. Turned out not to be cancer as predicted. Have been taking this medication ever since without any problems.

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ddaniels04 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/26/2010
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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Had pancreatic cancer and then Whipple procedure. The generic substitutes just did not work as effectively as creon 24000. Judge the dosage by oil present in stool. They are expensive but with quality of life you just can not put a price on it!!!!!

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/7/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a surgery around 14 years ago, the Dr. in The Memorial Hospital in Miami, told me I had 90% possibilities to had CANCER, he took my 45% Pancreas, Thank God, it was not CANCER, since that day I take the Creon until today, y feel a normal person.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/12/2009
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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vjhm338 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/15/2009
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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jaeich | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/8/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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It has helped me not to be as sick (pancreatitus) and to eat better

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