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Jublia and Swelling: What Users Say

Swelling: mentioned by 8 users (3.5%)

Based on user experiences from 229 Jublia reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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blisters 5.7%
itching 4.4%
swelling 3.5%
pain 2.2%
redness 1.7%
burning 1.3%

Reviews for Jublia

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • jim...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 18, 2022

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "I applied Jublia nightly to my right bud toe. At about day 32, it began to get sore. After two more days, the toe was becoming reddened, inflamed, a bit swollen, and small blisters appeared on the skin near the nail. Most of that nail or the area beneath the nail appears white. I discontinued the med at that point. At 39 days, the inflammation persists. There is some weeping serous fluid coming from under the nail. Still quite swollen. Don't think it's infected, but I'll keep an eye on it, of course. Would NOT recommend."

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  • jim...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 18, 2022

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "I applied Jublia nightly to my right bud toe. At about day 32, it began to get sore. After two more days, the toe was becoming reddened, inflamed, a bit swollen, and small blisters appeared on the skin near the nail. Most of that nail or the area beneath the nail appears white. I discontinued the med at that point. At 39 days, the inflammation persists. There is some weeping serous fluid coming from under the nail. Still quite swollen. Don't think it's infected, but I'll keep an eye on it, of course. Would NOT recommend."

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  • Jaj...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 6, 2017

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "The medicine was effective, and I was beginning to see improvement in my nail after a few months, then started having painful redness, blisters, itching, and swelling. It is miserable. I've stopped using it until all these side effects go away. I'm very disappointed in having to stop using Jublia, as it was really beginning to get rid of the fungus. Before I knew what was causing these problems, I asked my dermatologist if it could be the medicine, and he said he'd never had a patient to have these side effects using it. I found out on my own that it was the Jublia."

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  • Cou...
  • February 8, 2021

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "Prescribed by doctor for nail fungus on fingernails. Nails lifted and got worse, cuticles swelled and oozed yellow, fingertips blistered, painful. Used for 1 month. Went through multiple prescriptions for skin infections. Went to a London Drugs pharmacy to talk to a pharmacist. He took one look and suggested a dermatologist for possible reactions and recommended stopping everything and just keeping nails dry and letting them heal. Went to the doctor, and he agreed. Stop using Jublia. 2 months later, when my hands were better but still dealing with nail fungus - and waiting for nail culture. Tried it once as per directions and went through 5 days of swelling, itching, burning, and blisters. Horrible product. Took Lamisil pills for a month, and nail fungus is stopped and my nails are healthy. Just a heads up for anyone else, using the product and possibly being told to be patient, keep using it - it’s simply the debridement from the nail growing out."

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  • Anonymous
  • June 14, 2016

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "Used Jublia for about 4 months, and all I can say is amazing, amazing, amazing. I've had toe fungus for 12 years, and nothing ever worked. I had it on every single toe, and they were all severe, painful, and inflamed all the time. Some of the nails took a little longer than others, but 100% success! This product clearly doesn't work for everyone, but anything is better than liver-killing meds. If you have the means to try it, TRY IT. It is an expensive product, but there's a 50/50 chance it could work!"

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  • Dee...
  • February 5, 2018

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "I had a fingernail infection called onycholysis, which is the separation of the fingernail and the nail bed, and chemical burns due to a nail salon using unsterile equipment. I went to my dermatologist, and she took a biopsy of my nails the same day she prescribed Jublia. She didn't even know I had a fungal infection! This medicine is for toenail fungal infections like onychomycosis ONLY!!! Not only did I have adverse reactions to this medicine, but I had to pay $3,200 for 3 bottles. I had burning, itching, swelling, blisters, and pain from using Jublia. It is NOT MEANT FOR FINGERS, and I contacted the manufacturer, who said it is NOT FDA APPROVED FOR FINGERS either. She is erroneously prescribing this topical solution to her patients and making their fingernail infections worse! I am going to file a complaint. I want my money back and compensation for my pain and suffering for this mistake that my doctor made!"

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  • Inf...
  • May 28, 2023

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "I’ve had a very mild toenail fungal infection for decades. Can’t really remember not having it. It neither progressed beyond a quarter-inch strip at the end of both big toenails, but given the attention it’s received in media, especially the risk of spreading to others, I decided to “cure” it. There was no spreading to my other toes, though. Saw my family doctor and was prescribed Jublia, and soon after the refill of my first bottle, I developed a SEVERE reaction - blistering, swelling, rash, and redness. I didn’t link the problem to Jublia but did discontinue use. It took months for the skin on my toes to heal and constant attention to avoid infection. No change to my fungal infection, so a few days ago, I decided to apply the tiniest bit just to the very tip of the nail, and BOOM, a severe reaction within 2 - 3 hours."

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  • Buz...
  • July 27, 2017

For Onychomycosis, Toenail "I've been using Jublia for 11 months. I don't see clearing yet, it's very frustrating. Also, have some swelling to the foot itself. I am not sure if it is a side effect or not and need help since my family doctor has since retired. Thank you."

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