Pancrelipase User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Brand names: Creon, Zenpep, Pancreaze, Pertzye, Viokace
Pancrelipase has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 92 reviews on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 24% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Pancrelipase
- Joe...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 21, 2023
Pancrelipase for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction "This medicine helped with my EPI symptoms but I experienced side effects such as dizziness, high anxiety, fatigue, and dry mouth, so I am currently looking for another alternative."
- Jan...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 28, 2021
Pancrelipase for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction "I have been taking Zenpep for the past 10 years after having pancreatic cancer. It works great but is very expensive."
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- Ron...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- July 9, 2015
Pancrelipase for Chronic Pancreatitis "I also take this for my CP, works well but the side effects."
- shu...
- January 26, 2012
Pancrelipase "I used this medicine for about 10 months, and I was feeling good. I did not take it for 2 days, and I went to the ER with very hard pain of pancreatitis."
- Mon...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 1, 2024
Pancrelipase "I've been on Creon for 1 1/2 years and it's a miracle for me! I had severe bathroom issues and this took care of it. Highly recommend it! I have had no side effects."
- Jan...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 10, 2024
Pancrelipase for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction "Works well, but too expensive. I'm 79, and a $150 copay is more than I can afford."
- Anonymous
- June 13, 2022
Pancrelipase for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction "I have been taking Zenpep for 3 weeks, and I see no improvement."
- CWa...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 3, 2020
Pancrelipase for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction "Zenpep did not do anything for me."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 11, 2023
Pancrelipase for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction "Been taking it for several months. Notice constant muscle cramping in both legs. Still having digestive problems."
- Hun...
- June 24, 2011
Pancrelipase for Chronic Pancreatitis "Improvement was very apparent in 2 days. An amazing start. Hope it lasts."
- Anonymous
- October 9, 2010
Pancrelipase for Cystic Fibrosis "I've used Creon all my life (I'm 28), and changed to Creon 25,000 about 10 years ago, which meant I didn't need to take as many tablets for my cystic fibrosis."
- Anonymous
- May 20, 2011
Pancrelipase for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction "My pancreas has been removed. This is very expensive, but if no pancreas, it is vital to survive."
- CF ...
- May 7, 2010
Pancrelipase for Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction "Ultrase was the only enzyme that worked best for me."
- Anonymous
- September 6, 2010
Pancrelipase for Cystic Fibrosis "Pancrecarb is the most effective enzyme on the market. Please, FDA, approve this product, it works."
- Swm...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 3, 2020
For Chronic Pancreatitis "My pancreas has been damaged long-term by Lyme disease, after a long time of suffering, Creon made things much better."
- Car...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 16, 2025
Pancrelipase "Have pancreas atrophy...only been on Creon a week. It really seems to be helping. Seems like a high dose though of 36,000. My eyebrows fell out. Praying my lashes are not next."
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Pancrelipase for Chronic Pancreatitis "Advised to take capsules 20 minutes before food. Is this common? Had 5 bouts of severe vomiting & diarrhea in the last 10 weeks. 9 months on Creon. Any advice?"