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 | toe nail fungus + right foot fungus | mild malaise sometimes (spaciness, feeling woozy), improper healing of nicks from shaving during the middle part of treatment (rashlike symptoms), tingling feeling in extermities sometimes, more susceptible to caffeine, makes me fall asleep faster if taken right before bed | This has seemed to have cured my onychomychosis in my 2 right toenails and gotten rid of the athletes foot in my right foot too that I had for 5+ years. I did experience side effects like people have mentioned but didn't seem to suffer from severe reactions that would have made me discontinue the drug completely. My doctor wanted me to take it for 5 months but after one month and using the PULSE method of a week every month after that I feel this is the most appropriate treatment for me. Look up PULSE method on google. My doctor didn't recommend that method to me but due to side effects it seems like it works for me after the 1st month of being on it continuously. I used terbinafine hydrochloride, the generic version. | M | 39 | 60 days | 1/12/2009 | 4 | Toenail Fungus | Weight Gain; Insomnia; Limited Cramping; Fatigue; and Restlessness | Currently at the end of a 4 month period of taking the generic brand of Lamisil. So far, I'm pleased with the progress with my toenails; they're growing back clear. No problems with my tastebuds; however, there was weight gain in spite of the fact that my diet and exercise regimen has not changed. I'm anxious to complete this medication, and looking forward to the end results. I've had this problem for several years, and was VERY hesitant to take this type of drug. I tried numerous other methods to address the fungus; NOTHING else worked, and it continued to get worse. So far the benefits seem to have outweighed the side effects. I'm just hopeful that I can get my weight under control; have more restful nights; and can enjoy exposing my feet this summer. :-) I'll provide an update within the next few months. Good luck all!!! | F | 49 | 105 days | 12/27/2008 | 4 | toe nail fungus | weight gain, bloating, gas, maybe some depression | I had a terrible fungus on my big toe nail. I am almost done with my 3mo prescription, only 5 days left. My toe nail is half grown out clean and clear. Lamisil definitely works, but the side affects are annoying and I look forward to feeling "normal" | F | 38 | 90 days | 12/9/2008 | 4 | Nail fungus | Tiredness, a little off balance | I'm basically almost done with my first month of treatment, and the only serious issue I can come up with is not being able to wake up and feeling sleepy and clumsy. I haven't had any stomach problems, or any other problem at all. Please if you are hesitant to try it, just weigh the pros and cons! | F | 20 | 26 days | 11/23/2008 | 4 | toenail fungus | nausea, weight gain, bloating, excessive flatulence, swelling, mild depression | This drug completely cleared up my toenails (they look normal, clear and beautiful now) but I am not convinced I would take it again...the physical side effects were too much to deal with. | F | 50 | 90 days | 11/18/2008 | 4 | toenail fungus | Diarrhea | Halfway through the three months I started to have a lot of stomach trouble. Had to use the bathroom right after I ate. This was my first experience with toenail fungus and I wanted it gone so I stuck with the lamisil. I just had to plan my eating schedule around my activities. My liver function tests on the last day of taking the medication were better than the tests I had before I started. I'm generally healthy and my toenail looks so much better, it's almost grown out. My doctor gave me a topical to put on the nail as an extra precaution for the next few months. I was nervous about taking this drug, but it really wasn't that bad. | F | 23 | 90 days | 11/11/2008 | 4 | toenail fungus | Terrible bloating and cramps, abdominal pain, headaches, weight gain, water retention, mild depression | I took lamisil for 3 months and finished 2 weeks ago. Although I am diligently eating on a weight loss plan I am still gaining weight (15 lbs total since I started the drug). Still have abdominal pain, and still feel "off" (hard to explain...I call it an out of body experience...kind of spacey). My toenails are clear but they have not grown out yet, they are growing MUCH more slowly than usual. I am happy my toenails are better but this has been a horrible experience, one I will never repeat. I'm paranoid about my feet now. | M | 50 | 90 days | 11/5/2008 | 4 | toe nail fungus | maybe more headaches then normal from time to time. | I hesitated for almost a year to start lamisil because of all these scary, and "wide ranging symptoms" people were experiencing. I am starting my second month on it now and I am having none of these problems. Don't be miserable and not try this just because of these testimonials. I find it hard to believe ALL these different things are to blame on one medication in a healthy person. I will updated if things change for me, but for now very happy with new clear growing nails! | F | 45 | 31 days | 11/3/2008 | 4 | Fingernail fungus/Toenail Fungus | Weird dreams, anxiety, mild depression, dark urine (also frequent and odorous), mild fatigue, waking up four or five times a night, inability to concentrate, loss of taste. | This is the third time I have taken Lamisil believe it or not. Initially six years ago, again about 3 years ago, and for the past three weeks. It cured the fungus both of the first two times. I do not know why it keeps recurring. I noticed no side effects the first time around, and only the loss of taste the 2nd time(it came back fairly quickly). This time I didn't notice any side effects for a couple of weeks, but I haven't been feeling myself (at all) the last few days, noticed the dark urine, and realized that the incredibly weird dreams were persisting. I found this site and now it all makes sense. I am going to stop taking it immediately, see what happens, and perhaps try the one week on, three months off cycle that another poster recommends. I gave Lamisil a 4 despite my current problems with it because of the first time I took it. I had had a problem on my left hand (and most toenails) that caused most of my fingernails on that hand to thicken, crack and sometimes fall off even. | M | 38 | 21 days | 9/18/2008 | 4 | Nail fungus (toes) | Decreased ability to metabolize caffeine and alcohol. Malaise. | It seems to work so I just deal with the side effects :P | M | 29 | 2 months | 9/4/2008 | 4 | toe nail fungus | bloating and gas, now i know why! nothing else, hot flashes are pretty normal at my age so hard to say . | just found site and wanted to know if i can have a cocktail tonite if i dont drink often and am a healthy person. | F | 53 | 40 days | 8/23/2008 | 4 | Toenail fungus | Anxiety, shortness of breath, elevated blood-pressure, VERY offensive flatulence during sleep especially, hot and cold sweats, don't know 'bout the liver issue - Dr. says liver function normal at start of program. | Starting final 30 days of 90 day prescribed program to eliminate really uncomfortable and malformed fungul small toenail on one foot. Not convinced stopping the treatment as prescribed is warranted at this point. My physician and their physician's assistant were both very forthright regarding the possible side-effects. Two major notes here: Quit smoking after 21 years within 30 days of starting prescribed program and approximately 35 lbs. overweight at 5'9", 246#, 8 3/4" wrist, 39" waist, 18 1/2" neck, 48" chest - - normal weight is 211-222#, 34" waist, 17 1/2" neck, 46" chest. TREE STUMP is the usual nickname due to short and stout stature. VERY healthy all my life despite the smoking, probably due to the high level of physical activity I've maintained snow and water skiing, baseball umpiring, soccer referee, basketball ref - you get the picture - active, but smoker?! The shortness of breath is very concerning and has elicited an emergency | M | 43 | 61 days | 8/10/2008 | 4 | toenail fungus | I just finished my first 30 days. I had 3 or 4 days without my 2nd round refill and my hands started to itch and burn for no reason - it may or not be the meds, but I did refill b/c I see results on my toenails... I'll keep going and get some benadryl and see if that works, but I did mentioned to dr. and he shaked his head implying "no" meds could not be the cause of my hands itching and burning .. hmmmmmm | I'm going to stick with it... no proven/confirmed side effects - and nails are clearing up... I have 59 more days.... My blood test on liver was checked before starting the first dose. Its being checked while on second 30 dyas and again at the end of the last 30 days dose. Great Dr. Yoon in Alexandria ! | F | 54 | 32 days | 7/18/2008 | 4 | Toenail Fungus | Nausea, headaches, abdominal pain, gas, bloating, some hair loss, irregular periods, fatigue, weight gain around my middle (which is unusual since I usually gain weight in my hips and thighs). | The abdominal pain went away after I stopped taking my daily vitamins. I also couldn't exercise for at least 3 hours after taking the Lamisil or else I would get abdominal pain lasting all day. I'm a bit worried about my weird periods....it has started 4 days early each month and is extremely light. The gas and bloating is extremely annoying, but tolerable. Overall, the side-effects are annoying but not bad enough to make me stop taking the medication. Although I am very eagerly awaiting my last dose. My toenails seem to be clearing up nicely. I had used over the counter meds for two years and the fungus never went away, which is why I finally decided to go ahead with the Lamisil. | F | 32 | 70 days | 6/22/2008 | 4 | two toe nails infected | Fatigue,insomnia,horrible nightmares,diarrhea,confusion,blank staring,spacey,both loss of appitite, and hungry more than normal, yeast infection. | I have been on it for a month and half, and though it has completly heeled my foot, I had two toe nails infected and exstreme blisters that would burn on the side of my foot, and the bottom of my foot the skin would peel in chunks, it was the most painful thing to endure.But I do not feel right, I have self choosen to take my self off the pills. Today is the first day. And now that I see I am not the only one with such horrible side effects, it is a shame that it worked so well, yet the side effects are too much to bare. I want to feel somewhat normal again. Good luck to you... | F | 32 | 2 months | 5/24/2008 | 4 | toe-nail fungus | none | I read comments on this board before taking and was worried that I would lose my taste or worse...but 75 days into 90 day regimen, I have not had any side effects mentioned. I did have a headache with aura once at first but I occasionally get these and don't think it was related. The big toe is growing out clear and white, the little toe affected is hard to guage at this point. I have no regrets with the regimen. I am taking the lamisil generic terbinafine. | F | 43 | 75 days | 4/22/2008 | 4 | Sporotrichosis (Rose thorn disease) | Extreme tiredness, flu like symptoms, insomnia (never had this before), dioahrea, really bad headache for 24 hours, inverse psoriasis for two weeks treated with hydracortozone 1% and Sudacreme, | Took the generic form Terbinafine for 10 weeks. Was made aware of possible liver problems and avoided alcohol. I had to take the full 10 week course to cure Sporotrichosis (Rose thorn disease). Have been off it now for 3 days but still have the flu like symptoms and extreme tiredness. | M | 46 | 70 days | 4/2/2008 | 4 | toe nail fungus | extreme fatigue, weight gain no matter how much I exercised, stomach bloating, reatining water, irritable | I was on Lamisil for 120 days, It has been almost a year since I have been off the drug and still experience stomach bloating, and the weight has not come off no matter how much I exercise. | M | 43 | 120 days | 1/25/2008 | 4 | toe nail fungus(all of them) | Horrible migraines, nauseas, extremely fatigued, jelly legs, nervous inside, panic attacks, extreme fear, crying for no reason, rapid heart rate and other times too slow of a heart rate, very dry metallic taste in my mouth, shortness of breath, to name a few....I eventually quit taking this drug 2 weeks before my 2 month prescription ran out because as i was taking the pills, I was feeling all of the above and the fear of dieing was enough for me to stop taking it. | Yes, it cleared my toe nails completely and i am happy on that part, BUT is it worth it with all that i am going thru, NOOOO. I would not recommend this to no one. It's not worth the risk and what I am still going thru everyday, I seem to get worse. I just pray and trust God that ONE DAY He will heal me from all this because I can't continue to feel this way. It takes Him, and all I have just to make it day to day, as I'm not taking no other med to try to feel better, Im too scared of their side effects too. Please dont take this drug!!! its not worth it. And if someone could please email me and let me know if all of this will go away in time???? Thanks :) | F | 48 | 6 weeks | 12/10/2007 | 4 | Persistent Toenail Fungus (5 years) | Taste disturbances | I stopped taking the drug at my doctor's recommendation because my nails were beginning to grow out clear and the taste disturbance was really, well, disturbing. (Doctor said I can always start taking the drug again later -- I don't think so.) Loss of sweet tastes and funny metallic aftertaste appeared after about 45 days and it took 3-4 days to lose my taste entirely. I am normally a person who does not miss a meal, and now I can hardly eat. I cannot taste sweet at all, can occasionally taste a bit of sour or bitter. But mostly everything tastes like a cardboard and dirt sandwich. Meat and most proteins are intolerable, leaving a nasty dirt taste. Diet cola tastes like club soda. Here are the foods I can still choke down: milk with soy protein mixed in (chalky but not foul tasting), certain vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, green beans (not sauced), oranges (not sweet but not nasty tasting eitehr), almonds (a little nasty aftertaste but I can stand them). I cannot stand ea | F | 47 | 50 days | 8/29/2007 |