I’m a 26 year old male with pancreatitis, I’ve just been prescribed Creon, 25000 with snacks and 50000 with meals. I’ve been having diarrhea for over a year now. Will this help?
How long does Creon take to work?
Question posted by Hrogers91 on 21 Feb 2018
Last updated on 3 December 2022 by Marga0714
4 Answers
Marga0714
4 Dec 2022
I have had diarrhea for 6 months and started Creon a month ago. Have had noticeable improvement in the last week
Ken870
4 April 2022
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Nikkinurse74
25 Feb 2022
Freon has helped me. I used to have diahrrea every other day. I couldn’t eat steak without going to the bathroom. It’s very embarrassing. So I’m on Creon and it stopped the diarrhea definitely. I even gained 14 lbs in a month. Seriously, but it does help with the diarrhea. Best wishes
Brenje12
21 Feb 2018
Hi Hrogers91.
I have been on Creon, same dosages as you, for four years. Bodies respond in different ways and I am sure you have shared your information with your doctor, if not, do so. If you are not loosing weight, it is probably a side effect. However, if you are, it is time to talk again. Don't be bashful, medicine is a partnership but you must particpate. I experience both constipation and diarrhea. Dosages can be adhusted. Hang in there praying for you.
Hrogers91
21 Feb 2018
Thank you very much. Regarding the weight yeah I’ve lost a lot of weight within the last few years but more over the last year. I just hope this tablet is the right one and can help me sort my problems out. Many thanks
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