LAMISIL AT Reviews (TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.3 (588 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LAMISIL AT with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LAMISIL AT | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Toenail Fungus on 8 of 10 | None. Although, I am itching like crazy after eating a bunch of chocolate. | I just started Lamisil 10 days ago and so far have experienced none of the side effects others have complained of. I was skeptical at first because of the overwhelming number of negative reviews and side effects. When my podiatrist prescribed it, I was really nervous to start taking it. Having read all of the side effects of this, it reminds me of the side effects of candida/yeast die off. My youngest child is autistic and very often autistic children have an overgrowth of candida and undergo antifungal treatments to rid their bodies of this overgrowth. The side effects are nearly identical to that die off. They can make you pretty miserable. They can be so severe sometimes that you wouldn't recognize your own child due to the moodiness and irritability. Aside from being extremely itchy tonight after I ate too much Valentine's chocolate, I have had none of the side effects. It may be too early for me as I am only 10 days into treatment. I have actually had more energy and felt pretty good. I'm curious to see what the following weeks will bring. I saw another poster say not to let the pill touch your tongue. I think I will give that a try and see if helps with the taste issue. | M | 35 | 10 days 250mg 1X day | 2/11/2011 | 5 | severe toenail fungus 10 years plus | No after-effects whatsoever. As previously advised, could not drink any alcohol during course of Lamisil. | Just checking in nearly five years along - absolutely no return of the fungus infection in all this time, and I took no extra steps - able to wear synthetic socks, tight closed shoes, nothing brings the fungus back. So happy wearing open toe shoes! I had resisted the idea of using Lamisil for years because of the scare stories. Absolutely no ill effects whatsoever from this drug. Very, very happy with it. TOPICAL APPLICATIONS SUCH AS LOCERYL DO NOT WORK! On fungus infections. Don't waste your money on them! | F | 53 | 90 days 1X day | 2/8/2011 | 5 | Toenail fungus | I did not experience any side effects. My nail fungus pretty much completely cleared up, however I had lost almost the whole nail and noticed after it was half grown back in that when I stoppped taking the medicine it was starting to form at the top of the nail again. I just got another 90 days. The doctor said once it has all grown out and I have cut the remaining affected nail off it should not spread anymore. I am pleased | My co-worker also had a nail fungus and she said at the 2 month mark everything was extremely salty. She was not as happy with it as I was. | F | 28 | 90 days 250 MG 1X day | 2/7/2011 | 4 | Toenail Fungus | I have been on this med for 30 days and went to get my blood work today. Awaiting the outcome of that. I do not have any major side effects and the nail has begun to grow out. I am also taking Udos Oil it has always helped my nails grow faster. In 30 days it it has grown about 1/8 of an inch. It is clear. I am excited. The doctor has given me another prescription but I will not fill until after I receive results of blood work. I hope for the clear pretty nails others have spoke of. | I have been taking Milk Thistle and drinking water with the pill. I am not sure if the Milk Thistle causing gassiness....but it is definitely there and happy I sleep alone at the moment. LOL! | F | 35 | 30 days 250 MG 1X day | 1/7/2011 | 5 | toenail fungus | Not good with alcohol at all, so best to stay away or risk feeling bad the next day. otherwise maybe a little difference in taste but not much at all | Had fungus for 20 years, just finishing my 90 days, significant clearing up of fungus so far, cant wait for nail to grow all the way out. I had my reservations about this medicine like most people but my liver tests were all normal and it did help alot. | M | 37 | 90 days 250mg 1X day | 1/6/2011 | 4 | Fungus under 2 toenails | Partial loss of taste. | I took Lamisil for 60 days about 8 years ago for toenail fungus and it cured me with NO side effects. The fungus recently returned and after 21 days on Lamisil I've lost about 50% of my sense of taste. No noticable change in the fungus yet....it takes a while. I'll try to hang in there for another month of the Lamisil. | M | 61 | 30 days 250 MG 1X day | 12/23/2010 | 3 | Toe naill fungus | Headaches every day; insomnia. | I have not had any improvement in my big toe after 6 weeks on the drug. Headaches every day and difficulty sleeping. If this doesn't improve soon, I will stop the medicine. | F | 54 | 45 days 500 1X day | 12/14/2010 | 4 | Toe Nail Fungus | ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, TIGHTNESS IN BACK OF NECK, THIRST, FREQUENT URINIATION. | I have an 80 day dose to take. The pain in my toe from the fungal infection, which was unbearable, is now gone. The toe is normal again. Matter of fact, the bottom of my feet are now smooth again which used to be rough, cracking and peeling. Granted I hate the dizzyness, vertigo, and the pain in the back of my neck, especially the anxiety attacks, I keep remembering the pain I was in before and these side effects don't compare (yet). I'm hoping the neck tightness, headaches, and such go away once my treatment is done. But I'm pleased with the result of the fungus no longer being an issue. | M | 33 | 80 days 250 MG 1X day | 11/30/2010 | 1 | Toenail Fungus | Loss of taste. Everything including water taste like crap! | I have never had an issue with taking any medicine. When I told my doctor I would like something for toenail fungus, I never dreamed my life would change so much. The side effects stated loss of appetite but no mention of loss of taste. I called the pharmacist and she said she had never heard of it either. When she looked it up she came back and told me 2.8% of people have loss of taste. Why didn't the side effects mention this. I have lost 26 pound after taking this 2mo. I've been off of it four weeks and still have not regained my taste. Any advise on how to regain my taste would be appreciated. | F | 64 | 2 months 250mg 1X day | 11/21/2010 | 1 | Toe Nail Fungus | Terrible stomach ache, loss of taste, metallic taste, headaches, inability to exercise, body pains throughout. I am afraid of what this drug has done to my body and am seeing Dr. tomorrow to complain about side effects. I am shocked it is even on the market. Toe nail polish, vinegar/water treatments, and topical creams for now on. THIS STUFF IS DANGEROUS!!! | I feel like the FDA should pull this drug. It is horrible for people and not worth taking. | M | 36 | 45 days 250 MG 1X day | 11/18/2010 | 1 | Toenail fungus | Hives rash everywhere | Please dont take this product | M | 29 | 30 days 250mg 1X day | 11/16/2010 | 2 | Foot and toe nail fungus | Extremely foul gas, increased gas, abdominal bloating and pain. Still have a little more than two months left to take the medication. | F | 39 | 26 days 250 mg 1X day | 11/15/2010 | 1 | Toe Nail Fungus | Metallic taste in the mouth, Upset Stomach, Odd smelling stool, Severe Rash/Hives (appeared 30 days after taking it) | The metallic and stomach issues were tolerable. The rash however, was not. It took about one week for the rash to wear off after I was instructed to stop taking this drug. | M | 24 | 30 days 30 MG 1X day | 11/13/2010 | 1 | toe fungus | I've lost all sense of salt and sugar in foods, and textures are awful. I looked at my medicine bottle and saw no mention of this possible side effect, or I would not have taken it. This needs to be in bold print on the label as it has been horrible. Please do not ever risk taking this drug. You don't realize how losing your sense of taste negatively impacts the pleasure portion of your life. I am a total foodie, spend a lot of time in the grocery store, cooking and baking, looking forward to the holidays, etc. Now I'm seriously concerned that my taste may be screwed up forever, and my lifelong appreciation and love of food may be lost because I wasn't smart enough to do my homework prior to starting this medication. A podiatrist could have easily recommended another solution to this problem, wish I'd seen one instead of visiting my internal medicine doctor. | F | 51 | 4 weeks 250 1X day | 10/26/2010 | 5 | toenail infection | I have had no side effects. I read other patients side effects like hair loss, pain, loss of weight, loss of taste, etc. I have had no problems at all. I have 4 days left of my treatment and 4 of my nails look normal. The big toe has taken the longer to heal, but I think the infection started there. But it is almost completely healed as well. i am very very pleased with my results. | F | 43 | 90 days 250mg dail 1X day | 10/24/2010 | 4 | Bad ringworm | Definitely killing ringworm after 3 days of use. However, I think it contributed to destabilizing my knee, which is now very swollen, and I'm certain that it's causing very strong calf muscle cramps. I have not had calf cramps in 10 years and take magnesium and potassium to prevent them. Otherwise, no big problems... | I'd try fluconazole and sporanox first; both of those are far more gentle. | M | 37 | 15 days 250mg 1X day | 10/23/2010 | 3 | Toe Nail Fungus | Withing days I had constant headaches that felt like a hangover (dehydration pressure in the head). After a few weeks, I noticed my hair falling out in the shower. I have never had any prior hair loss. I also noticed joint pain, in elbows knees and ankles. | For me, I don't think it was worth it. I could not exercise for 3 months while taking it. Just mild exercise gave me a pounding headache. I felt tired an hung over all the time, and became irritable and snapped at people when my head hurt. I also had unusual sharp pains in my ankles and knees and elbows at times. After 90 days, my big toe was about 70% free of the white fungus that had completely covered it before I started. Had it not been working I would have stopped taking it, but I hung in there. If the toe fungus comes back I will NOT take Terbinafine(Lamisil) again. I will see a foot doctor about removing my toe nail before I suffer like that again. | M | 39 | 90 days 250mg 1X day | 10/12/2010 | 5 | Severe skin fungus | None | I thought I would weigh in on Terbinafine a bit because of the low rating. I had a very good experience with this drug. I was suffering from ringworm covering over 20% of my body (calculated using methods for burn victims). It was this way for two years. I tried every natural method I could in that time in utter desperation and finally decided that I would go to the doctor and suffer the consequences if need be. Anything would be better than scratching myself to a pulp every day. I had blood drawn to test my liver (I am in very good health otherwise), and the results showed that I could probably withstand the drug. The doctor told me not to drink, so I didn't. Not a drop of alcohol for two months. One week after I started taking the tablets, most of the visible affects of the fungus had disappeared. I still seemed to feel a "twinge" of itchiness after one month, so I requested another. I haven't really had any problems since. There was one minor relapse I took care of with antifungal cream. I hate resorting to Western medicine. Believe me--I am no shill for this drug, but I have to say it was my miracle pill. I would advise anyone in the same boat to try it. If you're in good health, I don't think you have anything to lose. | F | 31 | 2 months 250 MG 1X day | 10/6/2010 | 1 | foot fungus | Once I was given the prescription for Lamisil, I went on internet and found this site and after reading all the terrible side effects I decided not to use it. I ended up soaking my feet in 16 oz of vinegar along with at least 25 oz of water every day for 6 months and my feet are like brand new. Soaking your feet in Vinegar and water will work for anybody and when I say anybody I mean anybody. If you are using Lamisil, STOP using it immediately the side effects are not worth it. Soak your feet in VINEGAR/WATER!!!!!! it will work. If you want to Thank me, thank me on this bulletin board, I will not leave my e-mail,thank you. | The reason I feel for you folks is because people don't understand they think you're crazy or something else is wrong, well I had side effects from another antibiotic drug that kept me hostage for 1 1/2 months. So I know your pain (nausea,loss appetite, loss 15 pounds, dehydration, loss of energy, blurred vision, metallic mouth, peed a river, tired all day, dizzy at times, lil bit of diarrhea )of uncertainty (not knowing how long the side drug effects will last and when will it wear off) I had took 500mg of an antibiotic 4 times a day for 2 and 1/2 days. Total of 5000 mg was in my system over a 2 and a 1/2 days. 10 capsules out of 30. It took 40 days after I took my last capsule for the side effects to finally wear off thanks to drinking at least 2-3 gallons of water a day and pissing the nasty medicine out. It was pure hell, I thought (side effects) would last forever! Blurred vision went back to 85% normal after 35 days. If I had took the whole course I would probably be DOA. | M | 45 | 90 days forgot 1X day | 9/30/2010 | 1 | toenail fungus | loss of/change in taste, rash | After taking lamisil for a few weeks I stared to lose my taste. This gradually got worse and became metallic, then salty to the point I could barely eat without gagging. After 6 weeks I developed a rash over my abdomen, breasts and a small patch on my back. I stopped taking the lamisil 6 weeks ago today and the rash is worse than ever despite treatment, I feel like ripping my skin off. My taste is slowly returning, I have eaten 2 full meals this week for the first time in 8 weeks. I have been living on sustagen. I lost 11 kilo's in the first 4 1/2 weeks after losing my taste and subsequently my iron levels got so low my doctor was considering a transfusion. I couldn't walk up the stairs in my house without becoming dizzy, my legs cramping and out of breath. I could barely look after myself let alone my 3 kids. I have continued to lose weight, but now at a slower rate. I would not recommend this medication to anyone, in fact I think it should be banned. | F | 40 | 6 weeks 1X day | 9/17/2010 |