LAMISIL Reviews (TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.2 (1141 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LAMISIL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LAMISIL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | toe fungus | After using Lamisil for 1 month, I totally lost my sense of taste. Have been miserable and not being able to enjoy food. Anything that I eat literally turns into mud in my mouth. To date my sense of taste has dissappeared for 6 weeks. If I had known about this side-effect , I would never have taken Lamisil | F | 53 | 1 times 250 | 12/4/2015 | 5 | toe nail fungus | Small rash on inner thigh that lasted about two weeks. | Over a period of 20 years, eight of my toe nails became infected. They cracked and got thick and it was uncomfortable to walk. I have an auto-immune disorder and was hesitant to take the drug, but I did fine. My toe nails are almost all grown out and I am happy. It is a thrill to see pink nails with a white top after looking at horrible yellow thick nails for so many years. I can't wait to wear sandals this summer. I had success with this drug. | F | 52 | 90 days 1X day | 2/2/2011 | 5 | mild/moderate case toenail fungus | I had absolutely no side effects whatsoever from oral Lamisil until the 9th week of the 12-week treatment. I was impressed with such clear sailing up until then! I am relieved to see that others have experienced chronic lower back pain particularly toward the side of the waist; upper back pain, chest heaviness/discomfort/pain; heartburn and an upset, gnawing stomach. | I am truly dragging myself to the finish line of the 12-week treatment program with about 10 tablets left to take. I see a marked difference in my nails though and I believe they will be completely normal again in the months ahead. I'm looking forward to it and think a month of discomfort was worth it to cure/treat this disease. | F | 52 | 11 weeks | 10/29/2006 | 4 | toenails | I never experienced any side effects....I took the pill for the recommended 3 months. | The lamisil worked, but a 4 months later the fungus is coming back in my big toe. | F | 52 | 3 months | 6/30/2005 | 4 | Toenails | Within a half hour of taking the first pill I felt very queasy. I learned quickly that I need to take the pill with food. | My toenails overall are a lot better. However, they are not completely cured yet, there are still small areas. I plan on taking the medication as long as it takes for my nails to be completely clear. It's been over half a year, and the only thing I still notice is that my urine sometimes smells like penicillin. | F | 52 | 7 months 250 MG 1X day | 8/31/2015 | 4 | fungus in throat, esophagus, & ear | at 6 weeks started to get a metallic taste, and occasional nausea | Yes it helped the nail fungus, but it's the only thing that has truly decreased the fungus in my throat, esophagus, and ear. I'm not all healed yet, but I hope to decrease the dosage in the near future and retain the healing of my tissues | F | 52 | 7 weeks 250 1X day | 6/28/2015 | 4 | left and right toenail fungus | Many folks seem to have complications with this med. As for me it seems to be working fine. I had very mild mood swings and even the metal taste in mouth for maybe 2 days. Personally in my opinion much of these side effects really depends on the person's mental and physical conditions. I an retired Army, work out every day at home (45 min on stationary bike, Ab scissor and dead weights). This med is doing me well | M | 52 | 1 months 250 mg | 2/28/2014 | 3 | Toe nails | Feels like I have a low grade flu all the time. Maybe the few alcohol beverages were really bad as I was warned . I know... I should have held out but it was my Birthday. | 52 | 30 days 250mg | 2/17/2020 | 3 | Toe nail fungal infection | Intermittent headaches and feeling drained, loss of motivation to exercise as much as normal (normally very active cyclist 10-12hrs/wk) Definite decrease in exercise capacity as measured with a power meter. Poor sleep pattern. Very tired in evenings, needing extra sleep. But worst symptom has gradually appeared after 5-months on it has been anxiety. Never had this before. Can't talk in a relaxed way, in my work environment when under stress without feeling breathless and sweaty. now. Also a few runs of heart arrhythmia (fast rate to 210 bpm) for a minute at at time when exercising hard. Horrible symptoms. Have completely cut out caffeine now, and although it has helped a bit, the anxiety symptoms persist and I can't wait to come off it. Blood tests have been fine. Also take thyroxine and triiodothyronine so suspect there is some interaction here | M | 52 | 9 months 250mg 1X day | 10/3/2020 | 3 | Toenail fungus | Started terbinafine at the start of February. Shortly thereafter, I came down with what is believed to be just a cold. It's April now, and I am now in the 7th week of said cold. Lots of crap coming up from my lungs, a lot of tightness, constriction and burning in my bronchial area, and lying down makes it worse, bringing on spasms that make me feel like I am suffocating. Have read that terbinafine can cause neutropenia, a diminution in the white blood cell count, and those are the ones that fight infection. I am surmising that terbinafine has an immuno-suppresive effect, so don't get sick while taking it! My nails are a little better. | Haven't experienced hair loss, or taste loss, or any other side effects that I can recall. | M | 52 | 90 days 250 mg 1X day | 4/13/2017 | 3 | toenail fungus | Weight gain, itching and "wheals", fatigue. The weight gain is all centered in my abdomen! (Bummer! Why not "up there"?) | Both of my big toes are/were infected with fungus, one far worse than the other. I had tried vinegar soaks, hydrogen peroxide, and epsom salts at various times as well as most recently "pen" applications of a medication that contains urea which is to thin the thickened nail. (I am continuing this in combination with the Lamisil.) So far, I think I MAY see a tiny bit of progress, but it is very slow. I have taken the Rx for two months and am just starting a third month. Then I am to discontinue for one month, then do another 3 month regimen. So far I am hanging in there because I really want to have nice nails...I hope it works! | F | 52 | 60 days | 3/19/2008 | 3 | toenail fungus | I am going throuth menopause at the same time so who knows. But I'v been on it for almost two months and I think I'm going to stop. My intestines are all messed up..mucus and if I eat normally I have diahrrea. So I have to eat bland. I have had nightmares but thoought they were from Menopause. I want to stop now...but I'm hoping its long enough to make the fungus go away. | Has anyone else had these bad gastrointestinal problems. | F | 52 | 60 days | 2/2/2007 | 2 | toe nail fungus | severe, dense head ache. Nightmares (wow)! constipation, body ache,Very irritable-ruined a once in a life time family getogether!I've never felt this way before. | I ended up seeing my doctor as I thought that I had an infection from a virus or bacteria as I felt so weak!The fatigue is beyond belief! Some clearing of the fungus but scared to continue use of lamisil. | M | 52 | 30 days | 5/24/2005 | 2 | Toe nail fungus | I have experienced a significant hair loss as a result of taking Lamasil. My NP allowed me to try a unique regiment of taking the med for one week of each of three months. This regimen was very successful for my husband who had a much more serious problem (10 toes affected) than mine (2 toes affected) and he had absolutelty no side effects. I did noticed some good nail growth after just the one week of use. Unfortunately, I noticed hair loss about one month ago which became worse this week. Yesterday I lost about 50 hairs between bathing, blowdrying and brushing my hair. Luckily I have a thick head of hair that still looks ok. However it feels substantially thinner. I will not take the next two (week long) doses. I guess I will have to seek out lazer therapy for the nail fungus? Thee good news, my NP reassured me that the hair loss is reversable. | I was on a "burst regimen" and took the Lamisil for 1 week of each month for three months. I experienced the hair loss side effect after the first week of use and stopped the med. | F | 52 | 7 days 250mg 1X day | 10/12/2010 | 2 | Toe Nail Fungus | After 35 days of use, I have a bitter, salty, metallic taste left in my mouth. I have lost all taste buds. | It's been 14 days and am still not able to taste anything. I have lost 10 pounds and am feeling quite depressed. I drink Ensure for calories, and try to force water, orange juice, and cranberry juice. Can anyone e-mail me to let me know how long this lasted for them. | F | 52 | 35 days 250MG 1X day | 7/5/2011 | 1 | 1 toe nail with fungus | After taking it for 3 weeks I had upper mid abdominal pain. Went back to the Podiatrists and told him and he said that he would draw my blood again when I finish the 83 day course. 1 week later I went to my Primary care Doctor. She drew blood and I was in complete Liver failure. I had nothing wrong with my blood work prior to taking this drug. The Liver transplant team that I was assigned to told me that I have a 50/50 chance of making it because I'm a healthy girl!! After 6 months of being out of work and sick I can happily tell you that I survived without a liver transplant.I had every side effect that they warn you about plus things you could never imagine. | It took a complete year before my liver enzymes were back to normal. Remember I had no allergies to anything nor any health problems. | F | 52 | 3 weeks 1X day | 8/11/2011 | 1 | Toe Fungus | Deep Deep depression and anxiety!! Lost 30 lbs in 40 days. Might be the only upside of this poison. | After taking Lamisil for 3 weeks I developed extreme, extreme depression and anxiety. went so bad started having suicidal Ideaism. This stuff should be outlawed. The last straw was the red rash I developed over my right eye. After 40 days, F*** it!! I would rather deal with the toenail fungus I have had for several years. | M | 52 | 40 days 30 1X day | 1/11/2013 | 1 | Toenail fungus | I took a 90-day course of Lamisil a few years back with no noticeable side effects, and it cleared up my toenail fungus nicely. Got another fungus infection, so I decided to use it again, since it worked so well the first time. Big mistake. Have been taking Lamisil for about 8 weeks now. Had one episode of dizziness about 2 or 3 weeks ago - got out of bed one morning and felt like I'd had way too much tequila. Staggered into the bathroom (after crashing into the door frame) and sat (fell ??) on the commode and almost fell off !! That passed fairly quickly, and have not experienced it since. Had some hair loss/itchy scalp issues before starting the Lamisil, but they have gotten noticeably worse since I started taking it - I didn't associate it with the Lamisil until I read some of the posts here. Have also experienced SEVERE TASTE LOSS in the past 2 or 3 weeks. Food tastes like cardboard, and my Diet Pepsi tastes like it's been in the can way too long (metallic taste), but I on | F | 52 | 8 weeks | 7/18/2006 | 1 | Toenail fungus for 23 years | first week itching, hard little bumps a few would pop up on different parts of the body, even the palms of hands and fingers. I had at first thought it was a reaction to poisen ivy I had been in contact with a week before starting the med. Now after 2 months on Lamisil, my liver enzymes are 39 and all of a sudden I smell smoke all the time and now am tasting smoke...like when I use to smoke a hundred years ago. I do not smoke..I will not continue the med..I just hope I have not done permanent damage to myself.. | too risky....way too risky for cosmetic reasons | F | 52 | 70 days | 10/10/2005 | 1 | toe fungus | Put me in the hospital for two weeks. It almost killed me. People need to notify the FDA about this drug. It is a very dangerous drug. Please file the complaint....maybe keep someone from dieing. If enough people file a complaint maybe they will require more safe guards against this dangerous drug. | F | 52 | 29 days | 2/18/2007 |