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Should Viberzi Tablets Be Taken By A Patient Recovering From Pancreatic Cancer?
I am recovering from pancreatic cancer and have had pancreatitis. My doctor gave me samples to try today. Should I I am recovering from pancreatic cancer and have had pancreatitis. Today my doctor gave me samples of viberzi. Should I take these pills.
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
Hello and welcome. i understand your concerns.
Viberzi (eluxadoline) is not routinely used for pancreatitis recovery and most important thig is to take external pancreatic enzymes such as Kreon and have adequate diet. Viberzi works directly in your intestines to slow the movement of food during digestion so it may reduce some abdoinal discomfort and help to digest food. But if you dont have stomach issues then you dnt need this medication. If you experience bloating cramps or nausea then you can start to use it and see if this will help. Wish you good health. Regards
Viberzi (eluxadoline) is not routinely used for pancreatitis recovery and most important thig is to take external pancreatic enzymes such as Kreon and have adequate diet. Viberzi works directly in your intestines to slow the movement of food during digestion so it may reduce some abdoinal discomfort and help to digest food. But if you dont have stomach issues then you dnt need this medication. If you experience bloating cramps or nausea then you can start to use it and see if this will help. Wish you good health. Regards
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