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 |
| 1 | Toenail fungus | Severe taste disturbance/loss, dizziness, itchy scalp/hair loss | Took Lamisil several years ago for severe toenail fungus infection on big & little toes of left foot. I experienced no side effects, and the infection cleared up nicely. When I recently noticed another fungus infection starting, I decided to use the Lamisil again, as it had worked so well the first time. BIG MISTAKE. Woke up one morning a couple of weeks ago, tried to walk to the bathroom and almost fell over - felt like I was very drunk. This passed pretty quickly, and thankfully, I have not experienced it again, but it really scared me. Was experiencing some itchy scalp/hair loss issues before starting the Lamisil, but they have gotten noticeably worse after going on it. But by far, the worst thing is the taste disturbance/loss. This started about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I noticed a metallic taste to my soft drink, like it had been in the can too long (I don't use canned drinks). Started noticing that every thing was tasting very bland - things that should have tasted salty di | F | 52 | 64 days | 7/19/2006 | 1 | Toenail Fungus | Severe dizziness, headache, nausea, itching, tiredness | I took Lamisil pills (Terbinafine) for only 6 days. Symptoms began on the 3rd day: stomach pain and headaches. I didn't think anything of it at the time. It got more serious on the 5th day. I broke out with a bad itch. Still I took the pill on the 6th night and went to bed. Next morning, severe dizziness was so bad I couldn't get out of bed for an hour. Also I experienced a severe nausea, pale face, cold sweat, and shortness of breath. I suspected the pills. I went online and saw the problems with this drug. I stopped the pills. My doctor ran blood tests and told me to stop the treatment immediately (I already had). He did blood tests even before prescribing Lamisil. All these came back okay. Now, it's TWO WEEKS after after my last pill and only the itchiness and stomach pain has diminished. I'm still experiencing dizziness all day long. At sleep, I can only hold my head in one position. If I move it to the left on my pillow, I feel like I'll pass out. Walking or just si | M | 44 | 6 days | 7/18/2006 | 1 | nail fungus | After two months of taking medication I started having a metallic salty taste. Unable to eat most foods. I would never, never never take this medication again. It is depressing and causes tiredness. Imagine having a sense of smell and being hungry but being unable to eat. Had I known it would be like this I would have ran screaming out of the Dr's office. I have had the taste disturbance for 6 weeks now, 3 weeks since I stopped taking it. No sign of it getting better. | This drug should be taken off the market at once! | F | 55 | 75 days | 7/10/2006 | 5 | Nail Fungus | No Side effects | Took the full 12 weeks of medication with no side effects. Excellent results on nails after a few months. Toes show significant signs of clearing but need time to grow out. I was always afraid of the side effects of Lamisil and spent years and a bunch of money on home remedy type stuff. None of that was very effective so I hesitantly went on Lamasil. In hindsight, I wish I had done it sooner. | M | 33 | 90 days | 7/6/2006 | 1 | Toenail fungal infection | Thirsty and the "taste disturbance". I also seem more tired. | The taste problem wasn't so metallic tasting as it was bitter. The bitterness is unexplainable. I first noticed problems with my taste 6 weeks into taking the lamisil. It's been 5 days since I quit the lamisil and my taste is still not back to normal. | F | 40 | 6 weeks | 7/3/2006 | 3 | fungal toe nail infection | I submitted the Rhambdomyosis statement and I forgot to include the insomnia from all the pain. I was not able to sleep because I could not find a comfortable position my shoulder hurt so much. The pain radiated down my arm and was made worse by PT and massage therapy. I was miserable. Now I am improving since off the medication. I emailed the company and told them this SE should be included in the PDR. Please see my other listing. | Did help the fungus | 3 days | 6/28/2006 | 3 | toe nail infection | I developed Rhabdomyosis with a CK elevation. I had severe pain in my neck, shoulder radiating down my arm, and calf pain. It says 3 days on my other submission. It is was 3 1/2 weeks not 3 days that I was on the Lamisil. | Helped the fungal infection. | F | 53 | 3 weeks | 6/28/2006 | 3 | | 6/22/2006 | 1 | Toe fungus | I broke out in hives after 3 weeks on Lamisil. My lips started to swell, I had hugh hives all over my arms, legs and face and I itched like there was no tomorrow. It was well over a week after stopping the Lamisil that the itching got better. Seems like side effects are commom with this one. I am debating on trying Sporanox but am concerned I will face horrible side effects again. | F | 38 | 30 days | 6/22/2006 | 2 | Ringworm | Slowly helped original spots, but, didn't stop new ones from coming. I now have over 130 spots and have been using lamisil cream for 38 days now. (I shower twice a day and put the cream on after showering. My bed laundry is also changed daily)********************************** My new approach will be to go the herbal route. I'll be taking glyconutritionals. Using fresh garlic in my meals. Adding a good acidopholis, extra vitamin C and, some MSM for inflammation. I'll also take some milk thistle to mitigate any damage/if any to liver from my 2 days on the tablets. The herbal route can't be any worse. I'll still use a topical. Half my body will get clotrimizole and the other half will get tea tree oil. Might as well see which is more effective. | Lamisil AT is the topical cream, yet everyone here seems to be talking about Lamisil 250mg tablets instead of the cream. (this page is for Lamisil AT cream) I did 2 days of the tablets and stopped out of fear of the side effects. Only 2 days and my healthy areas of skin started itching like crazy today, just before it was time to take my 3rd tablet. The severe itching makes me fear continuation of the tablets. I'm stopping them. ********************************** Anyone interested in seeing how my new method works is free to contact me next month. Just put "Lamisil vs herbal" in the subject line so it doesn't get deleted as spam. Today is 6.12.06. Good luck everyone. | F | 42 | 38 days | 6/12/2006 | 1 | Nail fungus | My wife has been taking this medication for about three and a half weeks. Everything was fine for the first couple of weeks and then those nasty side effects started to occur. She started experiencing anxiety, depression, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, no appetite, and loss of taste. | Really talk with your doctor about this medication. My wife has stopped taking this medication and I don't care if she has foot fungus, because her life is more important. | F | 36 | 35 days | 6/12/2006 | 2 | Toe Nail Fungus | Loss of taste, blurred vision, slight bloating. I have stopped taking this after my 3 month prescription was nearly through. I am still waiting for my full taste capability to return to normal. Very difficult drug for the body to handle. The claim of a 2.8% rate of taste loss appears bogus and should be investigated by the FDA immediately. | I am apparently cured, but my advice would be; A. Find an alternative method of treating the fungus including applying Vicks Vapo Rub or Menthol based medicine to the nails early when you first notice a possible fungus; B. Monitor liver functions closely if you do decide to take this drug. C. Again, if you decide to take this drug and are even a moderate drinker; stop intake of any alcoholic beverages for the length of the prescription+. Taking this drug is a heck of a price to pay physically and financially for the ability to wear sandles without imbarrasment. | M | 43 | 85 days | 6/11/2006 | 3 | nail fungus | After 30days of this med, I started having a itchy rash all over my body. Very uncomfortable. | Hope this is all the side effects I get. I've have yet to lose any taste. Stopping this med and calling my doctor. | M | 40 | 34 days | 6/9/2006 | 1 | fingernail & toenail fungus | Anxiety, depression, insommnia, blurred vision, rash that required cortisone, severe itching on arms, legs, scalp, palms, prickly feeling, loose stool, strange feeling in mouth like it is swollen, headache, runny nose. | Rushed to dermatologist last week with angry, red, itchy rash on back, forearms and forelegs. Took Lamisil patient Prescription Information and asked if I could be having a reaction. She assured me I was not having a reaction that I had what appeared to be insect bites and gave me 1% cortisone creme. She did not inform me of possible side effects and gave me a prescription for Allegra to take during the day and Benadril at night. I went to Novartis web site and didn't read any of these side effects. In searching the internet for anything on Lamisil I found this site. This is a horrible period to experience and I am not sure whether I can indure to complete the 90 day treatment or not. I am about 45 days into treatment. Now I wonder if I will ever be back to normal? It took three biopsy's before one came back Fungus. Prior to that no one knew what was causing trouble with nails. Now I wonder if the third biopsy was correct. | F | 72 | 6 weeks | 6/9/2006 | 1 | toenail fungus | Complete sudden loss of taste after 34 days on the medication. Can't taste anything but bitter and metal. Stopped taking 27 days ago and taste has still not returned. | F | 40 | 34 days | 6/2/2006 | 1 | nail fungus | was instructed to take 7 days at a time for 4 months because people who take for 90 days in a row seem to have problems. took 1st month dose and after 17 days have no taste. waiting for taste to come back, will not continue with this expensive treatment. | F | 47 | 7 days | 6/1/2006 | 5 | 4 of my Toenails have fungus | After about 2 months into treatment my nails are actually looking great! LOVE THAT BUT....brown unine concerned me, we tested my liver (recomended every month) and test were said to have normal liver function. THEN it all started, loss of taste, thought it was my allergies with sinus infection...till I then couldn't loose weight and started gaining! I have gained about 10 lbs...weird because nothing tastes good. This morning I have verrrry swollen hands and feet..(hard time typing) I am stopping the meds...no toenail is worth this! Will start with natural remedys soon! Off to cleanse my body of this toxin! Good luck everyone! Jen | READ READ READ...I had NO idea....AND my insurance paid MORE for this and than they did pay for allergy meds...makes ya wonder.... | F | 39 | 2.5 months | 5/29/2006 | 5 | Toenail Fungus | NONE | I'm at day 91 of 120 day treatment. I'm treating my two big toes and they are now about 1/4 clear from the base. I'm not sure why my doctor prescribed 120 days as opposed to 90 but it is working. | M | 44 | 91 days | 5/26/2006 | 1 | toe fungus | complete loss of taste after about 40 days. | this is a perfect example of marketing overiding clinical appropriateness. this is a terrible drug. | F | 51 | 40 days | 5/23/2006 | 1 | Toenail fungus | Complete sudden loss of taste. Everything tastes extremely bitter, my own saliva tastes bitter. Water tastes like soap. I stopped taking the Lamisil immediately it happened. After 8 days I am still completely unable to eat anything at all and it is very difficult even to drink water which tastes revolting. I manage to force down enough water to survive but am feeling very weak, ill, cold and tired and am unable to go to work. Drinking a glass of water makes me weep. I hope I will be able to eat and drink soon because otherwise I will just be a skeleton. If I had been warned of this side effect I would have never taken the medication - it is much worse that the condition for which I was taking the pills. | This is a dangerous drug | F | 58 | 42 days | 5/21/2006 |