Re: Pancreatic Enzymes - Solgar Pancreatin

[Guest guest]

Karyn wrote:

<I personally use Pancreatin by Solgar, an OTC product available

through health food stores. It provides 15,000 units lipase and 75,000

units of both amylase and protease per enteric coated tablet. I take

two per meal, one per snack. I am good to go.>

Karyn,

That's very interesting about the Pancreatin enzymes by Solgar. All

the antioxidants that I use for my antioxidant therapy are made by

Solgar. I like their products, because they are free of corn, yeast,

wheat, soy and dairy products, as well as artificial dyes or

preservatives. I've found that these fillers can cause stomach

irritation and that some people have allergic reactions to some of

them.

It was a surprise to me that the Pancreatin that you mentioned has

similar quantities of the lipase, amylase and protease that some

prescription enzymes do. I imagine, though, that the Solgar enzymes

are much less expensive than those available only by prescription. I

don't know what the real cost of my Viokase enzymes is, since I only

pay a copay of $35.00 through my insurance, but I remember when I was

taking the Ultrase brand, a two week prescription was around $260!!

My pharmacist and I were joking about it, saying that a month's script

was more than my monthly car payment.....and wasn't I fortunate that

insurance paid for them?

So the OTC cost of the Solgar Pancreatin could be a great savings for

some people, especially those who don't have prescription drug

insurance. I would consider using them myself, but unfortunately my

insurance won't pay for OTC products. It's a shame, because in this

instance, it would save them a lot of money if they did!

Thanks for sharing that information, it may be very helpful for some

who are looking for an affordable alternative.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

Bluffton, SC

South Carolina State Rep.

South Eastern Regional Rep., PAI

http://www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Note: All comments or advice are from personal experiences or opinion

only,and should not be a substitute for consultation with your medical

professional.

[Guest guest]

Karyn wrote:

A bottle of 100 tablets costs ~ 15.00.

Karyn,

I'm going to give them a try. At only $15.00 per bottle of 100

capsules, I would end up saving money, since my copay each month for

the Viokase is $60, plus another $30 each month for Protonix,(a proton

pump inhibitor), which is what I have to take to reduce my stomach

acid when I'm taking Viokase. So overall, I'd be saving myself a

minimum of $60!!!

That's definitely worth giving them a try, don't you think?

Thanks again!!

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

Bluffton, SC

South Carolina State Rep.

South Eastern Regional Rep., PAI

http://www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Note: All comments or advice are from personal experiences or opinion

only,and should not be a substitute for consultation with your medical

professional.