Lamisil for Onychomycosis, Fingernail User Reviews
Lamisil has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of Onychomycosis, Fingernail. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.
- Waybad
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 6, 2019
"I have had fingernail fungus for about 5 years now. It starter on my left hand thumb and pointer finger. It has since spread to 6 total fingernails and all my toes. Only my big toes got thick and yellow. I don't believe I had a bad case compared to pics I have seen. I tried Ciclopirox for 8 months on all my toes and fingernails. It definitely helped especially since I ground down 3 fingernails and both big toes. But it got to be such a big pain I decided to try Lamisil. I taken a total of 21 pills in the last 60 days and what a difference!. My fingernails were clearing up after 14 pills. Completely growing back from the base of the nail up. All my small toes are clearer and the big toes too, just not as much. Zero side effects. I should have done this years ago!"
- jay...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 30, 2015
"i had my fungus infection for about 5 years, too long. i finally decided to go to the doctors and get something to get rid of the nasty stuff (i had it on almost and my nail both feet and hands) the doctor told me it was gonna take about 6 months to have nice healthy nails. so to make it short, i notice my healthy nails growing out in 3 weeks. PLEASE dont spend your money on over the counter stuff lotions, soaps, etc. take the pill in works very very well. its been about 4 years now and have been fungus free."
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- Babyc...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 14, 2016
"Not worth the risk! The fungus is definitely clearing up, but I've lost my taste so I'm losing weight (the wrong way) because everything I eat or drink is nasty tasting. I get hungry, but eat a few bites and it tastes like mush. I lose my appetite and stop eating. My skin is itchy, and I have a thick, coated tongue that's sensitive and achy with a constant feeling of something stuck in the back of my throat. Now I read that my taste buds may not ever wake up again! That's going to seriously lower my quality of life! If I'd known these side effects before taking Lamisil, I wouldn't have taken the risk! Using a topical twice a day of tea tree oil, Vick's Vapo Rub, or FungiNail for the rest of my life would be worth it to have my taste back!"
- Uros...
- November 16, 2013
"I've been suffering from onychomycosis on my fingernails for good 4 years. Sadly, in first 3 years, we tried alternative medications, creams etc. which didn't help. Finally, I went to another doctor and she prescribed me Lamisil after running blood tests. My nails have massively improved since early this year. My fingernail which was 90% covered in dead tissue is now only at about 20%, and it actually makes me feel better about myself because it's got so better I don't have to hide my fingers anymore. Before using Lamisil, I've been using Loceryl for about a few months and even now, whilst using Lamisil, I use Loceryl from time to time. Side effect: loss of appetite in last few weeks. Food isn't as appealing to me anymore."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 7, 2018
"Took for 41 days- stopped because of diarrhea which have had for 2 weeks now. Tried taking Imodium but doesn’t help, ate the BRAT diet (banana, rice, apple, toast) diet for several days- didn’t help. Not worth side effect and can’t get decent answer as to when diarrhea will stop."
- Mary...
- April 14, 2009
"This is my second time using Lamisil. No problems the first time. Within first 5 days I developed progressive rash-starting on feet, then legs, arms, and trunk. Discontinued after day 13."
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"I am a healthy 25 year old male, I cannot remember my toenails NOT having fungus. I lived through the embarassment seemingly my whole life, but once my thumbnail became infected to the point where it was practically gone, I had to do anything to treat it. Doctor suggested I take Lamisil, I think he said it has like a 50% chance of working. I was very nervous after reading reviews, but it also helps that I never drink alcohol. Took it Dec.'11 until March '12, had one liver panel done (normal result). I believe by April my thumbnail was 100% healthy and now (9/12) my toenails are 99% healthy, thank you. Only side effect I noticed wasn't bad, just my farts/stool smelled metallic. I say give it a shot, you can always stop taking it."