I have FAP, which is Colon cancer gene. I have only my small intestine now. The Viokase helps my tummy pouch and small intestine absorb more nutrients from my foods. The only problem is remembering take the pills every time I eat, which is often. But my weight was down to 100# and now I'm up to 112# after 3 months of being on this .
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with viakase I got nauseous all the time and just didnt feel right, I have been on pancreas 16 for a month and definetly feel a difference, no more nausea at all and I actually gained weight from 100 to 105 I am sorry that I had to sennd this but I just thought you would like to know
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Englishbetteboop | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/30/2011
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 4.3
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Viokcase 16 has worked for me since my Doctor diagnosed Chronic Pancreatitus 2 years ago. Sometimes I need apain pill also. They are a large pill and sometimes I have trouble swollowing them. I get them from Canada as they are not available in this country. They re of great help.
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Virginia Mom | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/14/2011
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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Viokase 16 works wonderfully, I have used it for 3 years now and never felt better.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/19/2010
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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Steve | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/8/2010
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 4.7
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fen62der | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/8/2010
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
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It seems that when I take this med. VIKASE 16 and eat, afterwards it sends me into an acute attack as well as severe pain,has anyone else experienced this reaction from Viokase 16?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/24/2010
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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TENGO PANCREATITIS CRONICA Y ESTE PRODUCTO HA EVITADO QUE YO TENGA MAS SEGUIDOS LOS ATAQUES
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thirty | 55-64 | Male | Patient
12/16/2009
Condition: Bowel Movements Containing Much Fat
Overall rating 3.3
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Though the drug was very effective in treating diarrrhea during the first year of treatment, I've since experienced a gradual inrease in the frequency of attacks. I suppose it's nature telling me I won't get off so easy for the 35 years of liquid abuse I subjected by body to. 'Mothers, tell your children, not to do...'
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Candy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/3/2009
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 4.7
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It's such a wonderful enzymes. When taken correctly it actually works better than a pain pill. But, one still needs pain medication if the chronic panceatits ia as severe as mine is.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2009
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/30/2009
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sewsowplay | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/1/2009
Condition: Other
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I have FAP, which is Colon cancer gene. I have only my small intestine now. The Viokase helps my tummy pouch and small intestine absorb more nutrients from my foods. The only problem is remembering take the pills every time I eat, which is often. But my weight was down to 100# and now I'm up to 112# after 3 months of being on this .
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e6vy2e | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/7/2009
Condition: Pancreas Organ Failure
Overall rating 1.0
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I was on panekase 16 and was fine...Now they have removed panekase from the shelf so it is no longer available...Viokase does not work as well as panekase...they have taken my choices away panekase is no longer available...
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rsparks | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/7/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used Viokase for over 20 years to lessen colitis from food allergies (diary products, corn-corn syrup products). However now Medico does not distribute it and I need to find an alternative that is as good as Viokase.
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donna | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/6/2007
Condition: Other
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with viakase I got nauseous all the time and just didnt feel right, I have been on pancreas 16 for a month and definetly feel a difference, no more nausea at all and I actually gained weight from 100 to 105 I am sorry that I had to sennd this but I just thought you would like to know
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