User Reviews for Creon oral

Had been on Creon for 3 weeks. Nausea was none stop for 4 days. Lack of appetite, bloat and gas with loose stools. Stopped taking it 3 days ago, still uncomfortable but less.

My pancreas problem started when I began using an inhaler for bronchitis. It was an emergency inhaler and my pace maker doctor told me it was not to be taken every day so my GP prescribed a different inhaler that I use twice a day. I was having terrible cramps and gushing diarrhea 4 or 5 times during the night. After being diagnosed with low enzymes my GP prescribed Creon 26,000. One pill for breakfast and lunch and 2 pills with my dinner. I still have diarrhea, only now it's constant and I'm on the commode constantly from 4:00/5:00 in the morning until I go to bed, so many, many times during a day. I can't wander too far from a bathroom and I'm so sick of living like this. On my own I have increased the dosage if I have a large meal, but nothing seems to help. Guess I'll have to get with my GP and see what he says. I don't think they've got this medication mastered yet and we're all experimenting and we all have different problems with our pancreas. Good luck to you all! Read More Read Less

have been on Creon for a month. Jury is still out. I am experiencing a lot of gas, sometimes painful, constant churning in my stomach. Often stomach is uneasy and am constantly feeling as if I need to eat, but no appetite for food. I feel very cold, even though temp. in house is 71F. Had to stop taking it two days ago. will see my doctor for advice as to what I need to do. diet change?

Taking the Creon due to having total Pancreatomy five years ago. Still having the gas issues but have learned some diet issues to adhere to. Bloating is still an issue but do find that drinking lots of water does indeed help.

Saved my life! Had right flank pain, on and off seven years. Stools were abnormal. This gave me my life back!

Have been in this for three weeks and never felt so I'll cannot eat,diarrhea and gas with stomach pain omits not really done anything for me wish I'd never started it

This medication cause me to have elevated blood pressure. Always had low blood pressure!

Awful itching after 3 weeks use. I'd like to continue taking.

I was started in Creon because I had a malabsorption issue due to gastric bypass surgery. I found an immediate relief within the first day or two of taking Creon. I started having regular stools my abdominal pain stopped my gas stopped my bloated feeling stopped. I just couldn't believe the difference and I've been suffering with this for a long time.

Had acute Pancreatitis attack. 18 Days in ICU, 30 more in recovery, lost 40 pounds, no appetite. Surgery to provide drain for pseudocyst. FINALLY prescribed CREON and I am happy. Regained appetite, putting on weight, increased energy, increased alertness. Side effects of GAS, Bloating, frequent peeing are worth it.

My dosage had to be increased several times to get a positive result.

I eventually lose any Appetit I had and was nauseous every day. Especially in the evening.

Extreme stomach gas and flatulence up to 5 hour after eating even a small, low-fast, non-diary meal. Drinking water exacerbates these side effects. Makes sleeping a challenge d/t the gas.

My son was born with hyperinsulinism. It is rare condition that causes the pancreas to produce too much insulin which in return causes hypoglycemia. When he was 4 weeks old, he had a near total pancreatectomy and 98% of his pancreas was removed. The other 2% remaining are just lingering cells That are still hyper producing too much insulin even after surgery. His condition is way more manageable and he's able to live without a steady drip of dextrose pumping through a picc line in his veins. After the removal of his pancreas he was put on Creon to help break down and digest his food. It works great for him. We haven't had any issues, thank God! He is now 8 months old and doing amazing. He takes 2 pills with any food he consumes and it has allowed him to gain weight and receive the nutrients needed through his food. He also takes a multivitamin daily which the Creon also helps to absorb. Because he is so little, he can't tell me if he is feeling bad or hurting but he never cries or acts as if he is in any pain. His stools are however all over the place with consistency which I'm sure comes from issues with not having a pancreas according to his GI doctor. Read More Read Less

Creon has been a life saver for me. Prior to use I had severe abdominal pain. Had for several years. thought it was my stomach. After a bout of severe pancreatitis and eventually a gastric ultrasound I have inflammation. Pain is gone. CT's didn't show the inflammation.

I have a pancreatic leak, a side effect of liver bile duct surgery, and taking 3x 25000 (yes 25k) with every meal. Have been leaking around 700ml of pancreatic fluid daily into an external drain for over 2 months now. It seems to work fine I sometimes get stomach ache but nothing serious. Stools are soft. I usually take creon in the middle of the meal, but have taken 10mins after eating also. No idea of cost as NHS cover all costs (except £8) for the 3 month prescription.

I have Crohn's disease, I've had two surgeries, and have problems digesting food. My Doctor put me on Creon, and within an hour after taking it I had the worst case of brain fog ever. Like being stoned, but not in a good way. I tried it for several days and then stopped. Waited several days and tried it again with the same result. My doctor said it "could not" have been from the Creon............well, I'm sure that it was.

This drug has been life saver for me. The only side effect I have is constipation. I take 24000 with each meal and snack. I have never drank alcohol or smoked and have had pancreatic pain ever since I can remember so I must have been born with this. It stopped working 4 months ago. Lost 25 lbs. in 5 weeks. Went to doctor because I had stopped eating and was getting weak. Without Creon I would have died. Thank you Creon!

I did out my pancreatic organ failure by giving my go Dr.a stool sample. She put me on this medicine and I feel it helping a little. I need to stick with the diet that comes along with it. I still have the left side pain and back pain. I will give a up soon!

had whipple procedure 2013. Currently taking 36,000 u with meals. MD told me to take 2 with meals and 1 with snacks. I find it gives me a lot of gas and diarrhea. Sometimes abdominal pain. I cut it to 1 with meals and 24,000 u with snacks. I still have diarrhea and lots of gas. Anyone else have these symptoms?