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 |
| 4 | toenail fungus | I took it 6 years ago (40 at the time)and stopped after 60 days... I don't remember any bad side affects, but I got "spooked" from something...I think perhaps muscle twitching, and stopped. It cured 9 of my ten toes. I had toe fungus on both feet. | It cured 9 of my ten toenails. I had it on both feet and I'm thinking about taking it once again to cure the last nail. I've tried everything under the sun, homeopathic, you name it. Nothing has worked. Ben gay somehow seamed to help a little. | M | 46 | 60 days | 11/7/2009 | 4 | Toenail Fungus on all toes. | Very slight stomach discomfort, may not even be caused by drug, but stomach issues are rare with me. I never drink or take Tylenol and am generally very healthy. I'll be half of the bad side effects are due to people not being healthy to begin with. | It has started to work after 45 days. Nearly 1/4 of the infection is gone. | M | 37 | 45 days | 10/11/2009 | 4 | Foot and Nail fungus | I developed a rash on the bottom of my foot, I travel for work and suspect that the one day I forgot to wear my socks as I went thru the security line at the aiport that I picked something up. I also have had fungus in one nail for many years. | I took the generic form of Lamisil and was doing great until day 50. The foot rash went away within a matter of weeks and I was also starting to see new healthy growth of my nail. BUT then there was a stomach bug going around my family that unfortunately I picked up and then I become very ill. The stomach bug stayed with me for about 2 weeks, I finally went to see my MD who asked me to stop taking the Lamisil since I was given a very strong antibiotic for the stomach problem. I checked with the dermatologist that prescribed the Lamisil and it was uncertain if the fact that I was taking Lamisil compromised my immune system and why I could not get rid of the stomach bug. The only way to determine was for me to start the Lamisil again. After being sick for 2 weeks and getting behind at work I opted not to take Lamisil again. I do see a tremendous change in the nail that had fungus, looks so healthy and actually my nail has not looked this good in approx 10 years. | F | 44 | 50 days | 8/6/2009 | 4 | toenail fungus | horrible rash | I was only able to take the drug for 10 days before my body was breaking out in what started as little red bumps on my stomach then quickly spread and grew in size all over my body, the bumps were really hot and burning me and then they started to blister up and burst, I had to immediately stop taking lamisil and go on antibiotics, the rash went away after about 2 weeks, I now however have some scars from the massive size of the blisters. Thankfully lamisil appears to have done its job in the short time I took it which surprises me because I have been hiding my feet since I was 12 and when I say hiding I mean literally no one - not even my husband has ever seen my feet! They just joke and say I dont have feet I only have socks and NO ONE KNOWS why I'm horrified at the thought of anyone seeing my feet - its been my best kept secret to date....needless to say, I now have a new nail growing in and for the first time its not bumpy or fungusy, its not 100% clear (I'd say about 90%) but its definitely a HUGE improvement - I've been using Fungicure in the mean time to try to kill off any fungus that may have survived my breif attempt with lamisil - so far so good! | F | 24 | 10 days | 8/5/2009 | 4 | some type of tinea corporis | None yet. | I just wanted to add my comment about this drug even though I've just started taking it. I am on day three, and I have not experienced any side effects at all. I'm worried because of all these comments, but I'm hoping I will be one of the ones who don't get them. I have a bunch of random fungus spots on my skin, and my doctor says I am a person who is prone to getting these infections. She says that some people are just more sensitive to them. I've been going to the weight room a lot, so I think I might have caught it there. I tried using Ciclopirox, which is a topical prescription cream; it cured some of the existing lesions, but more kept popping up and I couldn't keep up with it. I finally caved and took the oral meds because it's getting ridiculous. I will post an update as soon as I'm done with the meds (in two weeks), or if I start getting side effects. | F | 21 | 3 days | 7/31/2009 | 4 | Toe nail fungus | Mild Fatigue, Loss of appetite, rash | After the first couple of days I developed a rash on my arms and back but it only lasted about a week. Since then I am tired most of the time although I sleep 8 hours a night. I do eat every day but I don't have much of an appetite and nothing really sounds good. However, everything I have experienced has been prety minor and my nail is getting better. Only 30 days to go. | M | 48 | 60 days | 7/8/2009 | 4 | toenail fungus | I can't recall any side effects since taking the drug. | The worst part about lamisil is that it always leaves the worst taste in my mouth. My toenails are looking good, and I'm so happy about it. They caused me so much stress and anxiety. The only problem is that my big toenails are becoming slightly ingrown. That's not due to lamisil directly though. | F | 21 | 2 months | 6/28/2009 | 4 | Fungus on Finger Nails | Rash on legs, went way in 2 days, food ...tongue was prickly.. Don't eat spicy foods. Food tastes great at Crave, taste sweets w/o any problems. Vision, concentration, bloating, Sleepiness 12 hrs./nite still wiped out. Exhaustion notable..Computer system/work load partially responsible. Increase fluids or difficult to urinate. Winded and exasperated, no fungus after 4 1/2 week. May go off it for a while. Got blood tests to check my chems and will notify work if it is physical or mental exhaustion .. could be realted to drug or it could be a coincidence. Generic form used. | I took the generic form. | F | 50 | 1 months | 6/20/2009 | 4 | Toenail Fungus | One day of nausia (but could have been something I ate for that matter) | After some reluctance about taking the drug from all the horror stories I've read, I decided for myself to give it a shot, especially since I only had to pay a $10 co-pay/month through my insurance. About a week in I had a nausia spell that lasted a few hours, but went away. Went in for my 6 week liver check and everything was fine, and just finished my prescription a few days ago. Definately DO NOT DRINK while taking the medicine, even though I'm done taking it I'm still waiting about 2-3 weeks before I consume alcoholic beverages. I am seeing some great results, but as everyone knows toenails take FOREVER to grow out. Do yourself a favor and give it a shot, talk to a few doctors about the pros and cons. Any good doctor will tell you the risks, and check liver function before, during, and possibly after the duration. | M | 35 | 90 days | 6/12/2009 | 4 | toenail fungus | None. | I finished a 90 day course in January with no side effects. Most of my nails were fungal, and I see an improvement in 2 or 3 of them, but the more seriously diseased nails are still pretty bad. I've been using tea tree oil as a topical treatment to prevent a relapse, and I know that it's early to judge the efficacy of the Lamisil, but I'm a bit discouraged. The fungus has been present for nearly 20 years in a couple of the toes, and I wonder if the sheer duration contributes to how stubbornly it persists. I'm not too vain -- I'll wear sandals -- but it's not attractive, and sometimes ingrown nails result. I'll withhold judgment until late fall. If the nails are still like old brick mortar, I'll try thymol. | M | 53 | 3 months | 6/11/2009 | 4 | toe nall fungus | Tiredness | I do have new growth and it seem to be doing the job. | M | 59 | 4 weeks | 6/1/2009 | 4 | Toenail Fungus | Mild fatigue | Side effects mild, but looking forward to the 90 day mark when I can stop taking it. I'm also looking forward to my healthy new nails that are starting to grow in. The only special precaution I took was strictly abstaining from alcohol and pain relievers. Since all are hard on the liver I didn't want to "kick my liver while it's down" by combining them. I don't know if this has lead to less side effects. | M | 36 | 60 days | 5/29/2009 | 4 | Toenail fungus and Ringworm | Rash on chest and back - very itchy, like my skin was really dry. Also started to have serious arthritic-type pain in my hips and legs...the biggest concern I have. | My ringworm has not returned; the toenail fungus is retreating. I also took the lamisil cream (before the 90-day pill regimen)for my ringworm which invariably made it go away in about a week. | M | 61 | 90 days | 4/8/2009 | 4 | toenail fungus | muscle cramps (mainly in my legs and feet), a little nausea, altered sleep (some days I can hardly keep my eyes open but some nights I have a hard time falling asleep) | My doctor recommended that I take the Lamisil twice daily for the first week of the month, then off of it for three weeks then start it again (continuing this cycle for six months). He said that this method works just as well but is not as rough on the liver. No problems for the first few days but have noticed some pretty bad cramping in my legs for 2 days. Luckily I only have one day of pills left this month....and then I get 3 week a break. **I also got #90 pills at Wal-Mart for only $10.00 which is a lot cheaper than my $40.00 copay that I have for most prescriptions with my insurance** | F | 33 | 6 days | 4/7/2009 | 4 | Toe nail fungus | I can't remember having any side effects. I started taking the generic form in Oct. '08 and finished in Jan. '09. So, if I had any side effects they weren't that bad b/c I can't remember having any in such a short time. | I was very skeptical at first. I've dealt with an untreated black nail for years before I sought treatment. I thought I was beyond helping. But, much to my surprise, I see clarity as the nail is growing out. In Jan. the Dr. said it should be gone in 9 months. So, it takes a while for the nail to be completely free of the fungus and discoloration. But, it's going to be well worth it. | F | 37 | 3 months | 2/26/2009 | 4 | Toenail fungus | Some gas, a little nausea. Nothing that would make me stop taking it, just enough to be slightly irritating sometimes. | At the 60 day mark and I see a little sliver of clear nail coming in. I did not see anything happening for the first 45-50 days and I have to look really closely to see it now but it appears to be working. | M | 31 | 60 days | 2/23/2009 | 4 | toe nail fungus | Side effects seem to be mild and general. Swollen lympth glands in my throat, GI bloating, occasional cough and possible effect on mood/sleep. | 90 day treatment is a drag although I have seen clearing at the base of my toe nails and expect that to continue as described. I switched to taking the med before going to bed at night and that seems to help side effects. | M | 50 days | 2/9/2009 | 4 | toenail rot | sleepiness, minor hair loss | Some people report insomnia with this drug. Well, I had insomnia before I started my course of Lamisil and now I sleep better but wake up feeling exhausted! My doctor says it wouldn't be the Lamisil causing this but it happened within a week of me starting it so I think I could safely say he's wrong. I hope I get my energy levels back eventually after I've finished my course in a fortnight. Also I seem to leave more hair in my brush than normal but it's nothing terrible so far; no bald spots or anything. On a positive note my three affected nails seem to be growing out clear and I hope they stay that way :) | M | 44 | 70 days | 2/9/2009 | 4 | 22 | 5 days | 2/2/2009 | 4 | Generic -Lamasil | occasional vaginal spotting, bloated abdominal pain and pressure. | I started takking this drug - close to three months ago. I have a few pills left. upon taking it I didn't really have many side effects, buty noticed that my menstrual cycle was different. It lasted longer and I experienced irregular spotting. I am still taking the drugs and hope that after a few days this spotting problem will cease. Otherwise, I see some changes in the appearance of my toenails. Hopefully I won't have to continue this treatment any time soon. | F | 39 | 2 months | 1/26/2009 |