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 | Toenail Fungus | Hair loss; mild nauseau | I lost approximately half of my hair while taking Lamisil -- it was coming out by the handful. My podiatrist had never heard of the side effect, but confirmed it with me after doing some research. He said it happened in about 1% of patients. It took about an add'l 2-3 months for the hair loss to stop. Now I'm using a topical gel which is clearing up the fungus slowly, but I'm happy to be getting my thick, full hair back. | M | 37 | 16 days | 4/12/2008 | 1 | Toe nail Fungus | Fatigue, bloating, constant stomach discomfort, itchy hands and feet, depression | I stopped taking the pills after finding this site and reading what else may be in store for me if I continued. The risks are simply not worth it. I was hoping to be one of the lucky ones that were side-effect free, but unfortunately wasn't. | F | 37 | 15 days | 6/21/2008 | 1 | Toenail Fungus | After 4 weeks of taking Lamisil I developed a metal taste in my mouth and I stopped taking it 3 days ago and now I have a salty taste in my mouth I have had this nail infection for 15 years and really hoped it would work but this is terrible. Everyone said to me that you wanted to lose weight maybe this will help you but it's not like it takes away your appetite, you are still hungry but it's so hard to eat because you know everything will taste terrible. | F | 37 | 4 weeks | 11/9/2009 | 1 | fingernail fungus | continued from last post | You might be one of the lucky ones to go through with no side effects, but I was not. I had every side effect mentioned and I read about the side effects AFTER taking this med. Won't do that again! I am glad that I am better, but side effects are still ongoing, and it seems like this drug leaves your system very very slowly...I have tried to find info on this drug online and DermNet NZ has info that it binds to proteins in your blood and is slowly eliminated from the urine and feces. I am healthy, 5'3 and 108lbs, and always have exercised. I also had lost about 10 pounds being on this stuff since I could not eat, no appetite and nauseous and loss of taste (taste came back after about 6 weeks). I am back to normal weight, but there are no words to describe this med...NIGHTMARE sums it up for me. I think this med is poison and it is beyond me why they so readily prescribe it like handing out candy. Should be a 'last resort' drug. I am on Jublia now and that is a topical treatment that seems to work. On a very short side note...I will say my nails actually were clearing up. "I almost died, but my nails look good…Thanks Lamisil!" SO NOT WORTH IT, I just pray my life returns to the state it was before I took this med. Feel free to contact me…it is horrible to feel like you are all alone while going through all these side effects. | F | 37 | 14 days 250 mg 1X day | 3/3/2015 | 1 | toe nail fungus | shortness of breath, heaviness in the chest, somewhat like a panic attack but without the racing thoughts. | At first, I thought that I might be getting a cold - shortness of breath, heavy feeling in the chest like a chest cold. However, never got a cold and shortness of breath continues almost immediately after taking medication. I tried taking it different times of the day (later in the day, early in the morning) and its the same thing. Worst part of all, the fungus has not changed. No improvement, I know it takes a few weeks but I'm not sure the side effects are worth the appearance of the foot. | F | 37 | 16 days 250 1X day | 2/21/2015 | 1 | Fingernail fungus | God I will try to keep this as short as possible. Lamisil is a horrible drug. I have been off of it for 6 months and I am still having side effects. I have to laugh at the RNs that write in and other people who swear everyone on here is crazy because we are experiencing horrific effects. Everyone is different. I have NEVER had side effects from any medication like I have/had with Lamisil. Horrible. I swear I have been through hell and back the last 6 months of my life. I wish I could turn back time and NEVER have started taking it. I was on the medicine 14 days, my mouth started tingling...I broke out in a rash on my face (cheeks) and burning, tingling skin, white spots on my lips and mouth sores...sore throat, cramps, made me get my period early (while on the pill) also mouth and lips were all swollen, red spots on my tongue. | I had to go to urgent care, where they said it probably was a reaction and to go off of Lamisil. I did, but in the weeks that followed I broke out in a ringworm looking rash on my stomach, which my dermatologist later punch biopsied it and informed me it was indeed a drug reaction. Also, I started having Joint pain, tingling in my hands and arms, and private parts (very strange), chills, diarrhea, weird and frequent urination, tingling in my face, itching on my neck, purple spots on my lips as well. My vision was blurred and I had mucus coming out of my one eye (gross). I was so scared to death, I didn’t know what was happening to me. I was also having terrible panic attacks, and my heart was racing. I have been off now for 6 months and I am still having swollen lips, occasional mouth sores, still tingling in my face and lips, but it has subsided mostly. I was given Prednisone and several antihistamines after 8 weeks of being off Lamisil but when I finished the Prednisone, the reaction came right back. It was so bizarre, I feel like I have lost months off of my life and the feeling of 'normalcy'. If there is a class action suit for this, I will be joining in. I hate this drug! You might be one of the lucky ones to go through with no side effects, but I was not. I had every side effect mentioned and I read about the side effects AFTER taking this med. Won't do that again! I am glad that I am better, but side effects are still ongoing | F | 37 | 14 days 250mg 1X day | 3/3/2015 | 1 | toenail infection | After about 3 and half weeks developed extreme dirrhea. 10 plus trips a day to the bathroom. Had to stop the medication early. I have now been off it for about 1 month and my stomach is still a mess. Cant drink coffee or any alcohol and must eat a very bland diet. Still experiencing weekly bouts of watery diarreah. | M | 37 | 4 weeks 1X day | 9/9/2017 | 1 | Toe nail fungus | When I started this medication, I had dizziness and headache. It was like I was sleepy all day at work. Have pain all over the body. Burning also started in my esophagus and mouth on the 4th day. I continued it. Now I have blood coming out of my mouth. | Will never take it. I hope there was different and safe treatment for toe nail fungus. | F | 37 | 7 days 250 mg 1X day | 6/20/2016 | 1 | Toe nail fungus | I have noticed two quarter size bald spots in my hair. I have never had a problem with hair loss. | It's the worst thing out there for fungus infections. I know there are better solutions, but the doctors only care about money! I'm done with my doctor!!!😠😠😠😠😠😠 | F | 37 | 3 weeks 250mg | 10/7/2016 | 1 | Yes | After taking just ONE of these pills for toe nail fungus, I felt like I had the flu! Took it early in the morning and about 6 hours later, a headache came about, muscle aches and pains and severe fatigue! | I'm quitting this product IMMEDIATLEY!!!!!! I'll live with the fungus. | M | 37 | 1 days | 10/26/2005 | 1 | fungus | This is a follow up comment. I quit taking lamisil about a month and a half ago. Symptoms included severe skin rash, hair loss, and loss of taste also, I also had a sudden liking for a little fungus. Feel free to email if you have any further questions. | Good news, Family Physician put me on Prednisone for 2-3 weeks for skin rash with the redness going away in one week and dry itchy skin leaving in about 3 weeks. Hair also started growing back instead of thinning out (about 1 week after taking prednisone),and I am able to taste food once again. | M | 37 | 1 months | 1/7/2005 | 1 | nail fungus | blurred vision, nausea | it is a dangerous drug, though not often portayed as such | F | 37 | 2 weeks | 4/12/2004 | 1 | Fungus on big toe | Immediate weight gain. Gained 5 lbs in 20 days despite no change in consumption and increase in exercise. Bloated. Blurred vision, metal taste in mouth, nightmares. | I could not figue out why I was gaining weight and it took me several days to link it to my taking Lamisil. I went on line and discovered others had gained weight as well. My vision was very blurry and again, I never associated it with Lamisil and went out and bought new contact lenses! Now, after reading this web-site, I know that it is a common side effect. I decided to stop taking this drug two days ago and now I am concerned as to how long the side effects will last. I've decided to live with my toe fungus and paint over it. This drug is far more serious than it was described to me. I also experienced nightmares and a metalic taste in my mouth. I do not recommend that anyone take this drug. The side effects are too grave. | F | 37 | 26 days | 6/5/2005 | 1 | Toe nail fungus | In the fith week, sense of taste abrubtly changed. 95% of food I ate tasted extremely foul. Doctors did not make the Lamisil connection as to what was wrong. After about two weeks, I figured it out by doing a google search on | After making the connection, I stopped taking the drug imediately. It took about 3-4 weeks for my taste buds to return to normal (about 5-6 weeks of Bad taste in my mouth). I went from 148 to 138 pounds. NOT the diet of choice!!! Beware! | M | 37 | 5 weeks | 10/12/2004 | 1 | toenail fungus | severe itching, hives mostly on the trunk. metallic taste in my mouth. the hives covered 40% of my trunk. some on the arms, legs and scalp. I was in agony! The headaches were mild compared to the itching!!!!!! | this product ought to be taken off the market!! | F | 37 | 5 weeks | 12/27/2004 | 1 | toe nail | swolen hands, face, and lip, also noticed what looked like bug bites that were part of the allergic reaction. | I'm a healthy 37 year old male. Had to go to the hospital 30days into this treatment. It tuns out that i am allergic to this stuff even though i have never been allergic to anything else in my life. If you start breaking out in hives or experance itchyness stop taking tihs drug right away. | M | 37 | 30 days 1X day | 10/15/2011 | 1 | Nail fungus | Really bad headache,diarrhea,stomach pain,nausea,nervousness,jittery,mood changes | even though this medicine helps the risks of taking it are very,very high!You should take it out. | F | 37 | 1 months 250 mg 1X day | 3/13/2012 | 5 | Toenail Fungus | Possible slight elevation in anxiety and bloatedness (though I'm generally anxious and I have eaten a lot lately) | Currently on day 70. My doctor said there's no reason to take beyond 90 days. I haven't had any alcohol. My skin rash on the foot went away within 30 days. Toe nails appear to be improving, though I'm told I can't fully assess until they're grown out. I've also decreased my sugar intake due to added stress sugar can cause liver -- not dr. recommended, just purely speculative. Overall happy experience so far. | M | 36 | 70 days 250 MG 1X day | 11/1/2012 | 5 | Toenail fungus | Very minimal upset stomach and a few vivid dreams at the beginning, but not much else. It may have caused me to gain about 2-3 pounds, but that could've been something else as well. I did notice that alcohol affected me much more quickly, so I tried to drink a little less. | I'm mostly posting this comment, because I've had great results and no major side effects. After reading a lot of the comments here, I was very nervous and scared when I began the Lamisil. I had my liver test after 6 weeks, and it was fine. Now, it's been a month since I've finished, and I just got a french pedicure. I haven't felt this confident about my toenails in years! | F | 36 | 12 weeks 1X day | 5/4/2010 | 5 | Nail Fungus | No side effects. | Before taking Lamisil, I tried everything ( over the counter, and topical formulas). I was hesitant to try because of all the horrible reviews on this site. I'm happy to say that I had zero side effects and I have been nail fungus free for the last 4 years now. I suppose everyone reacts differently to this medication but the majority of people with good experiences do not post comments. | M | 36 | 3 months 1X day | 1/31/2015 |