Guest guest Posted July 15, 2003 Report Share Posted July 15, 2003 > I have just been put on Viokase-16, 32 (!) times a day. I have to > take 8 before each meal and 8 at bedtime. Does this seem excessive > to anyone? Cheryl, I at one time was on 8 Viokase-8 with meals and 8 at bedtime, but not Viokase-16. It probably depends on your pancreas' inability to digest food. There's a word for that, but I can't seem to remember it. Diane H TN State Rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2003 Report Share Posted July 15, 2003 > I have just been put on Viokase-16, 32 (!) times a day. I have to > take 8 before each meal and 8 at bedtime. Does this seem excessive > to anyone? Cheryl, I at one time was on 8 Viokase-8 with meals and 8 at bedtime, but not Viokase-16. It probably depends on your pancreas' inability to digest food. There's a word for that, but I can't seem to remember it. Diane H TN State Rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2003 Report Share Posted July 16, 2003 Cheryl, the amount of Viokase you are taking is the same as my dosage. I do take ranitidine with mine, three times a day. Yes, it is listed as possibly causing pancreatitis, but I haven't noticed any increase in attacks since I've been on it. It's a possible side effect, but not a guaranteed side effect. Discuss it with your doctor and then decide if you feel you need to be on a different medication than the ranitidine. That's a decision both you and your doctor need to make together. Welcome to your group and I hope you find all the help you need here with us. Sorry you have to deal with pancreatitis though. I look forward to hearing more from you. Where are you located? When did you first start having trouble with pancreatitis? Do they know what caused yours? Mine is from a pancreas divisum (which is divided pancreatic ducts). My story (about how I developed chronic pancreatitis) can be found at http://pancassociation.org/anthology.htm#kimber . Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed physician or health care professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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