Guest guest Posted July 2, 2003 Report Share Posted July 2, 2003 , Poncho, and all, After some further checking I would say that Poncho's statement is correct. If the pancreatic enzymes are enteric-coated, which I believe Pancrease are, they do pass through the stomach unaffected by any acid produced there and are released in the small intestine. Yet, for non enteric-coated pancreatic enzymes like Viokase, though, an antiacid IS necessary to take prior to taking the enzyme. I knew about this and we have discussed it on the MB a long time ago. I finally found my research which supports this. Thanks again, Poncho!! With hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina SE & SW Regional Rep PAI, Intl. Note: Comments or advice are personal opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional medical consultation. > I think the pancrease is formulated to be able to pass through the stomach and then release it's inherent enzymes when it gets into the small intestine after the acid bath of the stomach. Poncho - GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2003 Report Share Posted July 2, 2003 Often acid supressors are prescribed for people with pancreatitic insufficiency because the pancreas makes bi-carbonates that assist in supressing excessive stomach acid. Since I no longer have a pancreas I am on prevacid now and will be for life, in addition to pancreatic enzymes. thanks, Bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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