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Creon

Pancrelipase

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Creon, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 21.1% 57.9% 10.5% 10.5%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 5.3% 73.7% 15.8% 5.3%
Blood Pressure 0% 15.8% 78.9% 0% 5.3%
Breathing 0% 5.3% 84.2% 10.5% 0%
Confidence 0% 5.3% 89.5% 5.3% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 89.5% 10.5% 0%
Digestion 0% 15.8% 42.1% 26.3% 15.8%
Emotional Well-being 0% 5.3% 84.2% 10.5% 0%
Energy 0% 15.8% 63.2% 15.8% 5.3%
Eyesight 0% 15.8% 78.9% 5.3% 0%
Memory 0% 10.5% 73.7% 15.8% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 5.3% 84.2% 10.5% 0%
Pain 0% 15.8% 63.2% 10.5% 10.5%
Patience 0% 5.3% 78.9% 10.5% 5.3%
Sexual Health 0% 10.5% 73.7% 10.5% 5.3%
Skin Complexion 0% 5.3% 89.5% 5.3% 0%
Sleep 5.3% 5.3% 84.2% 5.3% 0%
Stress Level 0% 15.8% 68.4% 15.8% 0%
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Commonly Reported Creon Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Bloating 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 90% 0% 0% 10% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 80% 0% 10% 10% 0%
Confusion 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Dark / Tarry Stools 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 55.6% 11.1% 16.7% 11.1% 5.6%
Dizziness 72.2% 5.6% 16.7% 0% 5.6%
Drowsiness 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Fatigue 72.2% 0% 11.1% 11.1% 5.6%
Fever 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 62.5% 12.5% 12.5% 6.2% 6.2%
Headache 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 5.6% 5.6%
Insomnia 81.2% 12.5% 0% 0% 6.2%
Irregular Heartbeat 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 80% 10% 0% 10% 0%
Muscle Cramping 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Nausea 75% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2%
Sensitivity to Light 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 60% 20% 0% 20% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Creon Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Bloating 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Change in Weight 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Chest Tightness 91.7% 0% 0% 0% 8.3%
Constipation 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Hearing Loss 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Hives 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Itching 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Vomiting 84.6% 0% 7.7% 0% 7.7%
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Episodes since taking Creon
Since taking Creon Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 6.1%
Heart attack 2%
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17 Oct 2020 I took it 1 time and 5 hours later my blood pressure spiked real high 190/105, I got strong heart palpatations, chills, severe headache that rivaled any migraine I ever had. Extreme upset stomach and nausea. When I got out of bed to go to the restroom, I was very off balance when trying to walk, having to lean on things as I walked. I finally gave in to the nausea and vomited everything including the meal I had when I took my one and only capsule 5 hours earlier. Within 30 minutes of vomiting, everything returned to normal, including blood pressure, and I had just vomited my evening blood pressure medication. Headache was gone without having to take anything.
   —Posted by Suzzanf
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07 Feb 2018 i hv been suffering from acute pancreatitis and my physician prescribed me creon 10000 capsules , now it have been 3 months and im on creon still and im facing serious hair fall, my doctor saya that i hv to take it 1 more month
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26 Feb 2016 After undergoing a Islet cell transplant which was successful for 3 years until the nurse forgot to order my anti-rejection drug from US I gradually was weaned off my drugs. I subsequently ,when back on insulin, developed a bad rash to which tests could not find the cause. Was put on Creon as had d..... very badly. It has helped immensely and have gained weight etc and feeling much better. Now doctor says I have Hyperthyroidism (Graves) and was wondering if Creon had contributed??
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11 Nov 2014 I have only been using Creon for a week. My blood pressure has gone up fairly high. I was prescribed Creon as the diaareha I have has shown because of a lack of dijestive enzenes in my pancreas.
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17 Oct 2020 I was prescribed for the same condition. My blood pressure shot up really high, I got chills and severe headache, then vomited and everything ended and I was back to feeling fine. That was the one and only time I took it.
   —Posted by Suzzanf
12 Jun 2011 Creon is the only thing that works. Drawback is that I experienced frontal hairloss and thinness. However, I was also undergoing Efudex treatment at the same time so that also could have been the cause of the alopecia.
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