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Does Creon increase Lipase in bloodwork

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My son 14, has been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. They recently put him on Creon. Does taking Creon increase lipase and amylase in blood for labwork?
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replied June 30th, 2012
According to studies done on pigs, taking Creon does not affect the blood levels of lipase: http://add-ed.blogspot.com/2012/04/does-re placement-pancreatic-enzymes.html
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