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Ultrase or creon

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carmick

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Ultrase has always been the best for me, or at least has been since I grew out of my Zymase when I was still in elementary school (I don't remember who makes that though). Creon has never worked well for me. We tried it a couple times when I was younger and I always went back to Zymase/Ultrase within a couple weeks. My hospital is a pain about stocking Ultrase so I tried Creon again like a year ago for a few days and made them switch me to Pancrease until they found a couple bottles of Ultrase for me.

Anyone know why people respond so differently to different brands? It seems like MT20s (or whatever) should be MT20s no matter who makes them.
 
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carmick

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Ultrase has always been the best for me, or at least has been since I grew out of my Zymase when I was still in elementary school (I don't remember who makes that though). Creon has never worked well for me. We tried it a couple times when I was younger and I always went back to Zymase/Ultrase within a couple weeks. My hospital is a pain about stocking Ultrase so I tried Creon again like a year ago for a few days and made them switch me to Pancrease until they found a couple bottles of Ultrase for me.

Anyone know why people respond so differently to different brands? It seems like MT20s (or whatever) should be MT20s no matter who makes them.
 
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carmick

New member
Ultrase has always been the best for me, or at least has been since I grew out of my Zymase when I was still in elementary school (I don't remember who makes that though). Creon has never worked well for me. We tried it a couple times when I was younger and I always went back to Zymase/Ultrase within a couple weeks. My hospital is a pain about stocking Ultrase so I tried Creon again like a year ago for a few days and made them switch me to Pancrease until they found a couple bottles of Ultrase for me.

Anyone know why people respond so differently to different brands? It seems like MT20s (or whatever) should be MT20s no matter who makes them.
 
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carmick

New member
Ultrase has always been the best for me, or at least has been since I grew out of my Zymase when I was still in elementary school (I don't remember who makes that though). Creon has never worked well for me. We tried it a couple times when I was younger and I always went back to Zymase/Ultrase within a couple weeks. My hospital is a pain about stocking Ultrase so I tried Creon again like a year ago for a few days and made them switch me to Pancrease until they found a couple bottles of Ultrase for me.

Anyone know why people respond so differently to different brands? It seems like MT20s (or whatever) should be MT20s no matter who makes them.
 
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carmick

New member
Ultrase has always been the best for me, or at least has been since I grew out of my Zymase when I was still in elementary school (I don't remember who makes that though). Creon has never worked well for me. We tried it a couple times when I was younger and I always went back to Zymase/Ultrase within a couple weeks. My hospital is a pain about stocking Ultrase so I tried Creon again like a year ago for a few days and made them switch me to Pancrease until they found a couple bottles of Ultrase for me.
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<br />Anyone know why people respond so differently to different brands? It seems like MT20s (or whatever) should be MT20s no matter who makes them.
 
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AnD

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I had similar issues as a child with Cotazyme (I think it's discontinued now), and it didn't get any better until the last couple of years when I switched to Viokase. I think I have tried them all <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> . I am mildly pi. I didn't take enzymes for years between jr and a few years ago- it was easier to watch the greasy foods than to be in pain from the enzymes. However, a couple of years ago, my vitamin levels came in low, so my new GI gave me the Viokase, and it actually works for me like I've heard it should.

I did look up the enzyme levels in the different brands at one time (sorry, I don't have the info anymore) and there were slight differences in the amounts of the each of individual enzymes were in many brands...maybe it's just a case of a little bit of difference in one area can make a whole lot of difference in another <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
 
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AnD

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I had similar issues as a child with Cotazyme (I think it's discontinued now), and it didn't get any better until the last couple of years when I switched to Viokase. I think I have tried them all <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> . I am mildly pi. I didn't take enzymes for years between jr and a few years ago- it was easier to watch the greasy foods than to be in pain from the enzymes. However, a couple of years ago, my vitamin levels came in low, so my new GI gave me the Viokase, and it actually works for me like I've heard it should.

I did look up the enzyme levels in the different brands at one time (sorry, I don't have the info anymore) and there were slight differences in the amounts of the each of individual enzymes were in many brands...maybe it's just a case of a little bit of difference in one area can make a whole lot of difference in another <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
 
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AnD

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I had similar issues as a child with Cotazyme (I think it's discontinued now), and it didn't get any better until the last couple of years when I switched to Viokase. I think I have tried them all <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> . I am mildly pi. I didn't take enzymes for years between jr and a few years ago- it was easier to watch the greasy foods than to be in pain from the enzymes. However, a couple of years ago, my vitamin levels came in low, so my new GI gave me the Viokase, and it actually works for me like I've heard it should.

I did look up the enzyme levels in the different brands at one time (sorry, I don't have the info anymore) and there were slight differences in the amounts of the each of individual enzymes were in many brands...maybe it's just a case of a little bit of difference in one area can make a whole lot of difference in another <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
 
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AnD

New member
I had similar issues as a child with Cotazyme (I think it's discontinued now), and it didn't get any better until the last couple of years when I switched to Viokase. I think I have tried them all <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> . I am mildly pi. I didn't take enzymes for years between jr and a few years ago- it was easier to watch the greasy foods than to be in pain from the enzymes. However, a couple of years ago, my vitamin levels came in low, so my new GI gave me the Viokase, and it actually works for me like I've heard it should.

I did look up the enzyme levels in the different brands at one time (sorry, I don't have the info anymore) and there were slight differences in the amounts of the each of individual enzymes were in many brands...maybe it's just a case of a little bit of difference in one area can make a whole lot of difference in another <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
 
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AnD

New member
I had similar issues as a child with Cotazyme (I think it's discontinued now), and it didn't get any better until the last couple of years when I switched to Viokase. I think I have tried them all <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> . I am mildly pi. I didn't take enzymes for years between jr and a few years ago- it was easier to watch the greasy foods than to be in pain from the enzymes. However, a couple of years ago, my vitamin levels came in low, so my new GI gave me the Viokase, and it actually works for me like I've heard it should.
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<br />I did look up the enzyme levels in the different brands at one time (sorry, I don't have the info anymore) and there were slight differences in the amounts of the each of individual enzymes were in many brands...maybe it's just a case of a little bit of difference in one area can make a whole lot of difference in another <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> .
 
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JazzysMom

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Over the years I have been on (in correct order) Viokase, Pancrease MT16, Ultrase MT12 & now Creon 10.

Besides the initial switch I have never had any issues with any of them. I cant say I gained/loss or had belly aches more/less with any of them.
 
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JazzysMom

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Over the years I have been on (in correct order) Viokase, Pancrease MT16, Ultrase MT12 & now Creon 10.

Besides the initial switch I have never had any issues with any of them. I cant say I gained/loss or had belly aches more/less with any of them.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Over the years I have been on (in correct order) Viokase, Pancrease MT16, Ultrase MT12 & now Creon 10.

Besides the initial switch I have never had any issues with any of them. I cant say I gained/loss or had belly aches more/less with any of them.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Over the years I have been on (in correct order) Viokase, Pancrease MT16, Ultrase MT12 & now Creon 10.

Besides the initial switch I have never had any issues with any of them. I cant say I gained/loss or had belly aches more/less with any of them.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Over the years I have been on (in correct order) Viokase, Pancrease MT16, Ultrase MT12 & now Creon 10.
<br />
<br />Besides the initial switch I have never had any issues with any of them. I cant say I gained/loss or had belly aches more/less with any of them.
 
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lmattaway

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I actually had similar problems growing up, constant stomach pains. I'm currently on Creon 20s (which seem to be working better than Creon 10s) but the big thing that helped me and I'm guessing would help you if you are having constipation issues, and can feel it moving (i know exactly what that feels like) is Miralax. It's a powdered stool softner/laxative. I mix one capful in a drink after dinner and it really cut down on the pain and constipation. Now I can tell the very next morning if I forgot it the night before. Worth a try!
 
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lmattaway

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I actually had similar problems growing up, constant stomach pains. I'm currently on Creon 20s (which seem to be working better than Creon 10s) but the big thing that helped me and I'm guessing would help you if you are having constipation issues, and can feel it moving (i know exactly what that feels like) is Miralax. It's a powdered stool softner/laxative. I mix one capful in a drink after dinner and it really cut down on the pain and constipation. Now I can tell the very next morning if I forgot it the night before. Worth a try!
 
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lmattaway

New member
I actually had similar problems growing up, constant stomach pains. I'm currently on Creon 20s (which seem to be working better than Creon 10s) but the big thing that helped me and I'm guessing would help you if you are having constipation issues, and can feel it moving (i know exactly what that feels like) is Miralax. It's a powdered stool softner/laxative. I mix one capful in a drink after dinner and it really cut down on the pain and constipation. Now I can tell the very next morning if I forgot it the night before. Worth a try!
 
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lmattaway

New member
I actually had similar problems growing up, constant stomach pains. I'm currently on Creon 20s (which seem to be working better than Creon 10s) but the big thing that helped me and I'm guessing would help you if you are having constipation issues, and can feel it moving (i know exactly what that feels like) is Miralax. It's a powdered stool softner/laxative. I mix one capful in a drink after dinner and it really cut down on the pain and constipation. Now I can tell the very next morning if I forgot it the night before. Worth a try!
 
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lmattaway

New member
I actually had similar problems growing up, constant stomach pains. I'm currently on Creon 20s (which seem to be working better than Creon 10s) but the big thing that helped me and I'm guessing would help you if you are having constipation issues, and can feel it moving (i know exactly what that feels like) is Miralax. It's a powdered stool softner/laxative. I mix one capful in a drink after dinner and it really cut down on the pain and constipation. Now I can tell the very next morning if I forgot it the night before. Worth a try!
 
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