Get Informed: Lamisil
Active Ingredient(s)
Terbinafine
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of fungal infections of the fingernails or toenails. It works by inhibiting the reproduction of the fungus.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 6:57 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 9:05 PM
Other Names
- Lamisil
- Terbinafine
- Terbinafine Hydrochloride
- Terbinafin
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category
- B
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 30 Dec 1992
- Est US Patients*
- 159,200
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- Yes
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Lamisil or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Lamisil
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Lamisil during the past year.
Lamisil Safety Report
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What is Lamisil used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 1,100 patients that use Lamisil (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Infection | 75% |
mild
severe
|
| Fungal/Yeast Infection | 25% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Lamisil work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 1,100 users taking Lamisil (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 50%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Lamisil outweigh the bad things.
- 25%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Lamisil.
Common Side Effects of Lamisil
iGuard regularly polls our more than 1,100 users taking Lamisil (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
25% of patients experience side-effects on Lamisil
< 1% of patients experience significant side-effects on Lamisil
Most Common Side Effects...
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Dryness
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Lamisil (Terbinafine) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
Once again, as I have posted with other medications that I have taken, I shall attempt to put my two cents in. The best thing a patient can do is to ask their doctor three questions: 1. What side effects can this medication cause? 2. what potential interactions can it have with my other medications? 3. will the potential benefits outweigh the risks? If your doctor is unwilling to answer these questions, then it may be time to search for a new one. Also, even if the doctor does answer these questions, I would recommend getting a PDR, or going to RXList, and informing yourself. This is the best way to avoid problems with medications.
31 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-27 02:25:00
Question/Comment:
I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I am running out of option. I have Psoriasis on my scalp, skin, an under my nails and toenails. I have taken the Terbinafine for 3 months and I use the Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream. I have been using the cream now for a year. I am not seeing any changes, except to the scalp, an that is hard to put the cream on because of my hair. I tried all the shampoo's, even the the one's by my doctor an no help. One thing I need to know is: Are you suppose to scrap the loose scales off, or let them fall off on there own? Which if you have psoriasis you know it is very ichy. And is there other things you can take or do to help with Psoriasis?
37 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-28 13:55:51
iGuard Answer/Reply:
It is recommended that you not rub the areas vigorously, as that can cause the psoriasis to spread. A variety of light therapies are available to treat psoriasis. It can be difficult to penetrate the hair to get to the scalp. Sometimes methotrexate is indicated for cases that are resistant to other treatment. Methotrexate is a chemotherapy agent and should not be taken if pregnancy is an issue or concern. Speak with your physician about the options still available to you.
Posted: 2010-02-06 14:26:38
Answer/Reply:
Do not take the drug Methotrexate. My mom almost died using this medication. She was diagnosed with have nodule tumors in her lungs...aka cancer. Only one doctor out of many was able to figure out that the medication was causing this problem. She stopped the meds and the nodules disappeared. I would have hated to see my mom go through unnecessary chemo...very scary. Methotrexate is a lethal drug. Had she continued to take the meds she would be dead!
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-04 23:04:50
Question/Comment:
I am a 50 yr old male. I am 3 months into a 5 month treatment. No loss of taste or other side effects I can detect. I see the line in some of my nails as healthier growth is taking over.
50 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-10-29 11:01:57
Question/Comment:
I am taking a 90 day dose. kinda thinking of not going there. I have copd and on o2. Does this cause coughing or shortness of breadth in any of yous? I have had this tenea peda for going on three years now. comes and goes. almst get it gone and then a doublewhammy. so this time pill form and also ketoconazole this time. cant hurt to try it. 59 yr 0od lady
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-10-21 16:00:07
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Shortness of breath is a serious symptom and you should contact your doctor and seek medical attention right away if you experience this side effect. In general the terbinafine should not cause this side effect.
Posted: 2009-11-05 21:04:29
Question/Comment:
on terbinafine for 2 months. off the medicine for a month now complete loss of taste, any idea how long it takes to regain taste. any ideas to help regain taste? please contact me at cathystouty1@aol.com thank you
52 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-10-20 18:19:09
Answer/Reply:
It took me 76 days to regain my sense of taste.
53 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-10-26 18:21:51
Answer/Reply:
Hi
I am currently experiencing almost complete taste loss from Terbinafine and I'd be really interested to know a bit more about your experience if you didn't mind.
How severe was your loss of taste?
Was it all food types?
Any tips on getting food down - I am really struggling and can only eat a very few mouthfuls?
Did your taste return gradually (I've heard you might start to be able to taste (say) sweet but not bitter foods first?
Any advice or thoughts most welcome - this is horrid! Thank you
35 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-11 18:12:48
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Typically patients will recover their taste within several weeks after stopping the terbinafine. There have been some reports to the manufacturer by patients who have lost their sense of taste for over 1 year. If your symptoms persist you should discuss them with your doctor.
Posted: 2009-11-05 21:10:39
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Lamisil