Pancreatic Enzymes

Hi Everyone,

1. I too had a problem regulating the pancreatic enzymes. I was on Viokase 16 and I am now taking Viokase 8.  My physician has told me that you cannot take too much Viokase and you will have to experiment with your dosages on your meals  and foods.  The unofficial results of the Hageman Viokase project is.  Take Viokase one or two  before meals and  then the rest I take during the rest of the meal.  I am now taking the Viokase 8′s as they are smaller, easier to swallow and seem to help my digestion more.  I take 48 mg every time I eat a meal.  If I am eating a heavy fat or pasta meal I take one or two more Viokase.  With snacks I take 2-4 pills per snack.  If I somehow forget to taker the enzymes I take as soon as I remember.  Taking the Viokase 8 is a little less expensive than the Viokase 16.  I have a hard time digesting ice cream, and regular milk so I use the organic skim milk, I am able to eat cheese and yogurt on a regular basis.  The big lesson I have learned is not to forget to take your stomach enzymes and take your enzymes as soon as you realize you have forgotten to take them.  I have a pill case that I carry with me for the pills.  Oh Yes  restaurant food often upsets my stomach so I have tried to not eat out more than 2x a week.  I do not drink alot of fluids with my meals and no carbonated beverages I drink lots of H2O and decaf Tea or iced tea.
2. Thank-You for using The Hageman Foundation Website\  Linda Hageman, RN