LAMISIL Reviews (TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE)

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LAMISIL  (TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE):  Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (e.g., fingernail or toenail). It works by stopping the growth of fungus. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungals.   FDA Approval Date: 1992-12-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 3  Toenail Fungus on one foot A bit of a headache, especially the first 2 hours after taking it. It generally subsides after that over then next 8-10 hours. I feel now I may have a bit of a lingereing headache starting to form. I may have felt slightly more anxious about things at work. It seems to be working and another 3 weeks I'm scheduled for a routine liver function test. I hope to not be on this stuff for more than 4 months if I can help it! I should add that I have never been a big drinker and lead quite a healthy lifestyle (gym 3 times a week). M 36 5 weeks
250mg 1X day
4/25/2015
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 3  Toe nail fungus dry cotton mouth, loss of taste, tingling/numbness of tongue and lips, skin itchiness Took generic version (Terbinafine). Was going well until the 7th week when I started to lose my taste. Didn't realize right away it was from this and ended up taking it for another 2 weeks on and off. Then started noticing that after taking it my tongue and lips began tingling and were numb. Been off it now for about a week and the tip of my tongue is still somewhat numb and tingling; still have a dry mouth, and have altered taste. Everything takes on a somewhat salty taste. It's horrible! From what I've read, appears to take a very long time for things to return to normal. Hopefully they will! Would NOT recommend this drug to anyone! The only upside is that my toenail fungus has definitely improved. Hopefully I had enough meds to clear it up. Am trying a natural method right now....using coconut oil, and hoping that will finish clearing it up. F 50 9 weeks
1X day
4/17/2015
 3  toe nail fungus Bad headaches and insomnia were first symptoms. I stopped drinking caffeine which helped. Terrible joint pain started around 3 weeks in. I was going to try and continue, but end of week 5 I had scaling peeling skin on my feet. The doctor left me a message to stop taking it. I see some new healthy growth. I am worried about the skin peeling but doctor is not around. Also lost taste pretty quickly. F 39 5 weeks
4/11/2015
 3  Rash on neck and ears 1 days
1/6/2015
 3  toenail fungus So far, not bad. Some diarrhea which I had attributed to my diet, but now it makes sense. If that is the worst, it's ok. Not sure how my nails are doing. Getting polish off this week. Will keep you posted. I have tried every home remedy there is and nothing has helped. F 61 6 weeks
250 mg
9/30/2014
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 3  Nail Fungus At first, I had no side effects at all. Then, starting the fifth week, I have broken out in these terrible itchy hives all over my body. I was beating my brain and looking all over the internet as to what would cause these hives. I'm not allergic to anything, nor have I ever been. I also went to the ER thinking it was some severe allergic reaction, and they informed me to continue the Lamisil, because that was not the cause. Apparently, it IS. I really want this fungus to clear up. Do the itchy hives subside at all? If so, I will continue it. As far as depression, or bad taste in mouth, I have not had any of that. I might of had a little nausea when I started it, but it also could have been my menstrual cycle. I am in my fifth week now, and only the hives. I hope it doesn't get worse. F 39 35 days
250 MG 1X day
10/31/2013
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 3  Toenail fungus (3 nails) Increasing exhaustion as time went on - for most of the three months I took naps during the day to try to deal with it and I was still more and more exhausted. I'm also experiencing major mood swings. After about 6 weeks my hair began to fall out and it is still falling out as the three months are drawing to a close. I also developed severe hayfever-like symptoms even though I have never had allergies before. My eyes are very bloodshot and uncomfortable and my mind constantly feels foggy, as if I had a cold. Runny nose. My nails are starting to look better but I can't decide if it was worth it. Doctors seem not very informed about the side effects of this drug. F 31 3 months
1X day
8/15/2013
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 3  toe nail fungus I'm taking the generic version. Experiencing very urgent, watery, diarrhea in the morning after waking up. Several times within the first hour of waking up. Occasionally happens at other times of the day as well. Didn't experience this symptom until about 3 weeks ago. I've been trying to figure out why this started, and I think it's from this medication, nothing else in my routine has changed. I've got 2 weeks left on this medication. Toe nails look some better, but big toes are worse, not sure if they are gonna grow back right or not yet, can't tell yet. F 56 10 weeks
250 mg 1X day
6/12/2013
 3  Toe Nail Fungus I took Terbinafine, the generic version of Lamisil for approximately 3 months and had great results with the nail problems. They are growing out healthy and seems to have finally rid my toes of the nail issues that I have dealt with for years. I would like to know if this medication can cause Severe Anxiety and Panic Attacks. I have suffered from depression and some anxiety for years but have always had it under somewhat control. I have never suffered from Panic Attacks until being on the Terbinafine (Lamisil). My first Panic Attack occured about 6 weeks after being on the medicine. I took it for approximately 3 months and stopped due to the Panic Attacks, as this is the only thing that I can imagine that make be causing them. I have been off for about 2 weeks and continue to suffer from the attacks.I would like to know if anyone else has suffered from Panic Attacks while taking this medication. If so, did the attacks stop after eventually stopping the medicine. Also would like to know how long this medication stays in your system after stopping it. I have heard that it can take months for your body to be rid of the medicine and the side effects. I appreciate any feedback on this. I am desperate to find out if this medication is the cause of my Panic Attacks. M 41 3 months
250mg 1X day
4/15/2013
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 3  toenail fungus extreme fatigue, itching feeling all over like been in fiberglass, stinging pains, tingling and numbness, joint pain, muscle aches, blurred vision, muscle cramps, mild nausea When Lamisil prescription was filled pharmacy made error and labeled bottle to take 1 tablet 3 times a day. After 5 days of nausea and blurred vision this mistake was discovered. Nausea went away and blurred vision slowly cleared up. Joint and muscle pains started 3 weeks later after what I thought was flu (no flu test as had flu shot 2 weeks before started Lamisil). Severe fatigue then developed random stinging pain in hip - always same spot like wasp sting. After 2 mos numbness in big toes ,almost continuous brief tingling and stinging pains all over body with itching like rolled in fiberglass but no rash. Several episodes of severe thigh cramps while asleep. Noticed increased urination and thirst. Finished Lamisil 10 days ago and jpint and muscle pain gone. Tingling greatly diminished and itching gone. Still tired most of time. Saw doctor about stinging and tingling about 5 weeks ago but he didn't think Lamisil caused it or joint/muscle pain. Plans to do MRI in couple of weeks if still tingling pains. F 58 95 days
250 mg 1X day
2/28/2013
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 3  Toenail fungus & athlete's foot Loss of taste, bad taste in mouth, dry mouth I took Lamisil for about 7 weeks (with significant improvement in the condition of my feet and nails after about 3-4 weeks) before I started to experience loss of taste (beginning with reduced ability to taste sweetness that has gradually worsened - sweet and salty are both pretty much gone), then a bad taste in my mouth, and now dry mouth. Only discovered yesterday that this is likely due to Lamisil, at which point I stopped taking it. Pretty unhappy that my doctor failed to warn me of the various side effects but from now on I'll be much better about asking. F 42 2 months
250mg 1X day
12/27/2012
 3  Toenail Fungus Lost sense of taste and high white blood cell count I have not been able to taste anything for over a month. I went to the doctor after I lost my sense of taste and was never told that it could be a side effect of this drug. Still don't know why my WBC count is high. F 35 3 months
250 1X day
9/17/2012
 3  Toenail Fungus Dizzy heartburn. Some joint pain I have used Lamisil in the past 3 times. While on Lamisil i never really noticed a change until maybe 3 -4 weeks after taking the course of treatment. I think i realized why. Most toenail infections are caused by Candida Albicans google it. I am minimizing my side effects by going on an anti candida diet and it has worked wonders. I hope with the anti candida diet and Lamisil i am finally able to beat this. I also used the Pinpointe nail laser costed 900.00 didnt work one bit. Don't waste your money. M 30 90 days
250 mg 1X day
9/13/2012
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 3  Ringworm Been very fatigue, not really hungry, dizziness and light headed. 6 days
8/11/2012
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 3  Toe nail fungus I have had dry mouth since starting the treatment, I am always thirsty and I urinate far more often. I feel constantly bloated and I have mild stomach discomfort for a couple hours after taking the drug. I will do a liver function test soon. Right now I am just watching closely for signs of anything that could suggest that something more serious is going on. The dry mouth is really annoying. I find that taking the pill after eating half my dinner then having the rest of my dinner afterwards lessens the stomach discomfort and i may not have any at all. F 21 7 days
250 mg 1X day
7/23/2012
 3  nail fungus Urinating more frequently than normal F 59 8 days
250 mg 1X day
7/16/2012
 3  for toenail fungus 1. HAIR LOSS: In the first month of taking Lamisil, I experienced hair loss. There was no bald patch or anything extreme, and my hair still looked relatively normal but a bit thinner than usual, and *so* much hair came out whenever I brushed or washed my hair. This stopped after the first month. I have seen this side effect reported on many forums about Lamisil. 2. SLOW HAIR GROWTH: Since my second month on Lamisil, I noticed my hair growth really slowed down. It is now 2 months after finishing my 12-week course, and I have not had my hair cut for 3 months because it is growing incredibly slowly (I usually need a hair cut once a month). Also, the texture of my hair is different since taking Lamisil, it used to be shiny and bouncy, but not it's quite dull and "dead". I have not read this side effect in the forums, so not sure if it's related. But I figured that if the drug has an effect on keratin and nail growth, it would have an effect on hair growth ... In my case, I had toenail fungus in both big toenails following nail trauma when I dropped something heavy on my toes. My nails then started to grow in an uneven, buckled fashion, and became twisted, gnarled, yellow and disgusting. But I neglected it for 3 years, and they got worse, so finally I decided to do something about it and now two months after finishing my 12-week course of Lamisil, I am seeing some signs of improvement. One toenail partially fell off during the course, leaving a gross grey-green layer beneath, and still looks awful, but both nails are showing a new, clear, healthy nail peeking through at the bottom of the fugly nails. So my big toenails are currently one-quarter clear & new, and three-quarters twisted and disgusting. My doc says as these buckled, deformed toenails are so huge, it will take a long time for them to grow out. The drugs apparently continue to work for 6 months after finishing the course, so I will be patient and see how they are looking at the end of the year. The growth of the new nail is soooo slow, but hopefully worth it. In the meantime, I cover the lesser of the fugly nails with nail polish and the other with a band aid whenever I wear open-toed shoes (- -,) Did anyone else's nails take 6 months + to grow out, or did your hair growth slow down when taking the drug? F 34 12 weeks
1 1X day
7/14/2012
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 3  Toe nail fungus on one big toe I have none so far...im taking the generic version...ive struggled with this since I was about 12 ...its horrible..my big toe on my left foot is infected....it is so thick its brittle but hard like a rock...and thankfully It never spread to any of my other toes ...ive used 100% tea tree oil to treat the fungus for about 6mnths..a more healthier approach and it does work...my nail has started to whiten a bit and u can see that it is growning a new nail,but not all the way as the infection is in the skin ...I wish I could post before and after pics...anyway my dr told me its a immune problem..fungus is all around us it has to do with how ur body fights off infection...and a change in diet...ive changed my diet and im gonna take this stuff for a mnth n see if theres any difference..oh and ill still apply the tea tree oil as it does seem to work...thanks ill post again n a month F 26 4 days
250
2/29/2012
 3  Fungus in belly button Libido has left the room. Some headaches early on, but they have tapered off. Occasional dizziness continuing. M 49 3 weeks
30 MG 1X day
1/26/2012
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 3  toenail fungus joint pain, specifically in my knees, lower back and shoulders. Did not have any joint pain prior to taking medicine. Bouts of fatigue as well. It's a shame b/c the medicine seemed to be clearing up the toenail fungus. F 49 30 days
250 mg 1X day
12/19/2011

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