Lipase
breaks down fats
Although EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) can be chronic, it is usually a manageable condition. If you are diagnosed with EPI, your doctor will work with you to create a management plan that fits your needs. Management plans usually include pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), vitamin supplements, and sometimes adjustments to your diet.
In people with EPI, PERTs replace the 3 main digestive enzymes that the pancreas normally produces:
Because PERTs help you digest food, they need to be taken every time you eat—with every meal and snack.
In addition to PERTs, your doctor may recommend taking vitamin supplements since EPI can make it hard to absorb vitamins from food—specifically fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). When it comes to EPI, eating a well-balanced diet is crucial. Consulting with a nutritionist is a good way to make sure all your dietary needs are being met.
It's also important to adopt healthy habits, which can include limiting alcohol intake and quitting smoking.
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CREON® (pancrelipase) is a prescription medicine used to treat people who cannot digest food normally because their pancreas does not make enough enzymes due to cystic fibrosis, swelling of the pancreas that lasts a long time (chronic pancreatitis), removal of some or all of the pancreas (pancreatectomy), or other conditions.
Refer to the CREON Medication Guide and full Prescribing Information every time you refill your prescription because information may change. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any symptom or side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
If you are having difficulty paying for your medicine, AbbVie may be able to help. Visit AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to learn more.
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