Experiences with Creon for Digestive Issues

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ddb
Oct 03, 2025 3:17 am

I have had an ileostomy for 3 months. I was diagnosed with SIBO and took Xifaxan for 14 days. Two weeks later, symptoms of pain and gas returned. I lost 15 pounds as well. The doctor prescribed Creon pancreatic digestive enzymes. Does anyone have any experience or information they can share about this medication? I am concerned about side effects but am following my gastro doc's recommendations. Thank you.

Rose Bud 🌹
Oct 03, 2025 4:20 am

I used to take Creon for digestive issues because part of my pancreas is gone due to a botched surgery. I didn't have any side effects taking it, and in the hospital, that's what they give me. I was changed to Zenpep, which I like better, but is way more expensive than Creon. Thankfully, my insurance covers it. Basically, both help to break down fats and food that your body can't or has a hard time doing on its own. Just make sure you drink enough water while taking it and at least 15 minutes before eating. I believe they said 30 minutes at one point, but I've been on it for the past 4 years and been just fine.

Posted by: freedancer

In both of my cases, I had no choice. It was surgery or be put 6 feet under! I thank God that He has been with me all these times. Without Him, I never would have known what to do and might not have gone to the hospital when I did. I don't know if you have had your surgery or not yet but I hope you will hang out on this website when you are done. I have learned a great deal through the people here and it is so great having others who have had the same thing done and been through what you are about to or have gone through. The only thing I have turned down is a reversal of the ileostomy. When the doctors did the emergency rebuilding of my original ileostomy this last February, I told them I did not want to go through this again. My doctor told me at that time that I was no longer a candidate for the reversal. In a way, I was very relieved. The last three years of my life have been a nightmare for me. I do not want to go through any of it again. If you wish to be rehooked up and they say you are a good choice for that, research it carefully. Every surgery I have ever had except for Old and New Maxine and the emergency surgery on my broken foot, I have spent weeks researching. I recently had my C5 C6 disk in my neck replaced with an artificial one. I went to my pre-op with 2 pages of questions for the doctor. I knew everything that they were going to do and could talk intelligently with them. I always try to research my adversaries! Don't cancel your surgery. It is nice not to have to suffer any longer with horrible pain. We all had to change a few things around when we had our surgeries but in the long run, most of us are glad we did it. I know I am. Good luck to you!

AO166
Oct 03, 2025 11:04 am

I took it before for a while and didn't have any side effects from it.

ddb
Oct 03, 2025 10:50 pm

Thank you for the information.🙂

Rose Bud 🌹
Oct 04, 2025 9:08 pm

No problem 😊

 

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