Re: meds and Panc to Donna

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Donna,

Obviously, I'm not Mark or Kimber, but I did want to throw in my 2 cents about

the meds. But before I do, I wanted to say that it was nice to hear from you

again, although I'm sorry that it is problems like you're having now that brings

you back to the board again. IBS isn't one of my complaints (thank

goodness!!!), but I'm sure you'll hear from others that can tell you all about

it.

Acetominophen (tylenol) and rantidine (zantac) are both listed on the " No " list

primarily because they both list pancreatitis as a side effect. Irregardless,

doctor's often prescribe both of these meds for their CP patients. Patients

should be made aware that pancreatitis is listed as a possible side effect, and

it's up to them to decide whether or not they wish to use that medication.

Many doctors feel that the patient would have to take extreme doses of the

medication to reach toxic levels and they don't prescribe quantities that would

reach those levels.

My Gi once prescribed 300 mgs. rantidine for me to take each night at

bedtime as an acid reducer. This would be equal to the two tablets a day that

y'all were prescribed in the hospital. I've gone to two GI's, and they both

said

that these amounts wouldn't be harmful, but it was my choice to ask them for

something else. So when I did, the GI that I go to now changed the script to

Protonix, which doesn't list pancreatitis as a side effect. Protonix is a

proton

pump inhibitor that acts as an acid reducer. Another medication that's often

prescribed for acid reduction is Prevacid, and this, too, doesn't have

pancreatitis listed as a side effect in the online pharmaceutical reference I

use, which is rxlist.com. The rantidine is easily available in most hospital

pharmacies, but it's questionable whether they would have Protonix or

Prevacid in stock, so that's probably why doctor's use it in the hospital.

Apparently, the Darvocet, which contains propoxyphene napsylate and 325

mgs. of acetaminophen, works better for Cameron's pain. Tylenol 3 with

codeine contains 3 mgs. of acetaminophen and 300 mgs. of codiene, either

as an akaloid containing opium or a morphine synthetic. Different

medications work differently on each individual.... Some people don't get as

much relief from codiene, in fact there are many individuals that are allergic

to

codiene, thus they're allergic to other medications containing morphine.

I hope this information helps you, Donna.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or opinion

only, and should not be subsituted for consultation with a medical

professional.

Donnna wrote:

> On Mark's website, I notice acetominophen and ranitidine are listed on the

meds you should NOT take with Panc. Why not? Every time Cameron or I

are in the hospital, they give 150mg ranitidine twice a day to reduce acid.

(snip) Is there a better suggestion?

(snip) I have noticed when the dr suggests I alternate Cameron's Darvocet

with Tylenol #3 w/codeine, he does not get near the pain relief as the

Darvocet usually gives. Does this have reasoning behind it?