Do digestive enzymes have side effects?

Diarrhea, abdominal pain/cramps, or nausea may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

What does Ultra Zyme do?

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT: The Ultra-Zyme formula supports healthy digestion and helps to break down carbs, protein, and fat in the digestive tract. In many cases Ultra-Zyme’s digestive enzymes provide more effective digestive help than probiotics.

What are the side effects of enzyme treatment?

It is not common to get side effects from taking pancreatic enzymes, but some people get tummy pain, wind, diarrhoea or they may feel or be sick. These symptoms are often caused by the dose of enzymes being too low, rather than a side effect of the enzymes.

What are the side effects of pancreatic enzymes?

Diarrhea, constipation, headache, abdominal pain/cramps/bloating, gas, cough, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Can digestive enzymes cause stomach issues?

Digestive enzyme insufficiency can lead to malnutrition or gastrointestinal irritation. Common symptoms include: Belly pain or cramps. Bloating.

Should I take digestive enzymes with every meal?

Do I need to take enzymes with every meal? If you are only concerned about an intolerance to a food you eat occasionally, you only need to take enzymes with that food. If all meals are a concern, take enzymes with each meal.

What happens when you take too many digestive enzymes?

Digestive enzyme supplements also could interact with antacids and certain diabetes medications. They may cause side effects including abdominal pain, gas and diarrhea.

How do I know if my pancreatic enzymes are working?

Your doctor may also ask you to take a test called “fecal elastase-1.” For this, you also need to collect a sample of your bowel movement in a container. It will be sent to a lab to look for an enzyme that’s important in digestion. The test can tell you if your pancreas is making enough of it.