Lamisil for Onychomycosis, Toenail User Reviews (Page 4)

• MaN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2015

"It took me 1.5 months to work up the courage to take Lamisil because of all the horrendous side effects I read about. I finally took it for 90 days with no horrible side effects. If I took it too close to drinking coffee or eating my beloved chocolate, it made me nauseous. So I took it right before bed. Near the end of the second month, I started itching in various places really bad. I finished treatment wondering why I was so scared. Now just waiting for slow toenails to grow out."

• WW-...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2017

"My comments will be in 2 parts. Part 1) I've had fungus on my big toenails for the last 20+ years and have tried everything. In 2012, my primary doctor prescribed generic Lamisil (Terbinafine), which I took for about a month without issue. At refill time, the pharmacy changed to a different Terbinafine provider and told me not to be surprised by the difference in the appearance of the pills. After a week, I developed a rash on my upper body accompanied by fevers and chills. My doctor ordered me to discontinue the Terbinafine pills, and the symptoms ended. At the time, it wasn't clear if I had simply had an allergic reaction to a new ingredient in the second batch of Terbinafine pills. Regardless, I discontinued the pills, and my fungus never cleared."

• Lkd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2015

"I found the pill very effective. Took it every day for 3 months and by the time I had completed the treatment, a new healthy nail had completely grown out. However, within weeks, the fungus returned and the nail became yellow and brittle again. Huge disappointment. At least I didn't have any bad side effects."

• Fre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2015

"I have been taking Lamisil for about 2 months. I have had toenail fungus for about 4 years. The fungus has been very slow-growing, which is why I think that I haven't seen any physical change yet. The fungus is on 4 of my 10 toes. I think that it is spreading to the other ones. I am hoping that I will see some change in the next months. I have heard it takes longer for the worse cases to heal. Oh, and I have had no side effects besides after I take it the first time after a break (I am on pulse dosage), I have a little upset stomach. Nothing too bad though."

• Amy...
• January 20, 2016

"I have had a toenail fungus for 10 years on 1 big toenail. I finally decided to try the generic Lamisil after refusing to take it from hearing about possible liver damage. After taking it for 2 weeks, I developed an itchy, red, bumpy rash on my back, chest, and neck. I am now using a prescription steroid cream on my skin for the next 2 weeks to help with this rash! I guess there's no hope in getting rid of this fungus. My dermatologist said to try Vick's Vaporub every day, 2x a day to see if that helps..."

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2011

"I have been using this medication for roughly 3 weeks now. I haven't lost taste yet, but I won't be surprised if I do. I am experiencing terrible headaches (all day long), loss of appetite, and I am not sleeping (which I have never had a problem with before). Just wondering if anyone else has had these same effects while taking this medication. I am a 33-year-old female, and I got an infected toenail while I was pregnant...10 years ago. I tried every over-the-counter medicine invented...only to waste my money. So, I am going to stick it out. I will write back to let you know how it turned out. Thanks!"

• Nic...
• December 19, 2017

"I previously took fluconazole for toenail fungus, but it did not work, and it actually spread to my other big toe. Frustrated, I asked my doctor to prescribe me terbinafine. I took it for 3 months, and it appears that my nails are getting better. The side effects are horrible. I had an almost daily headache, felt dizzy at times, nauseous once in a while, and the worst symptom was the accompanying depression that came with the drug. I'm glad the course is over. Don't want to do that again. Here's to hoping the fungus is gone."

• Soo...
• January 15, 2018

"I have had toenail fungus for about 8 years and managed to get it out of one nail only to have it spread to another. I found it incredibly distressing when it spread to be on three of my nails, so I started the pills. The first week I felt fine, with maybe a little loose stool. By the second week, I’ve had terrible headaches, diarrhea, cramps, fatigue, and depression. I don’t think I can continue with this medication."

• can...
• July 15, 2017

"I was prescribed Lamisil for 3 months as an oral tablet to treat fingernail and toenail fungus. Topical medications did nothing. The fungus is basically cleared up on my toes, but of the 5 fingernails that had it, only 3 responded. I had blood draws for liver function frequently and had no side effects from the medication. I do not drink alcohol, so my liver was not under much stress. Since not all the fingernails have improved, I'm hoping I can start another 3-month treatment."

• CYO...
• October 10, 2017

"My husband suffered from toenail fungus since I met him for years. One day he was given free samples of Lamisil for a three-month period. He took it and his toenails miraculously cured! From super yellow nails that were impossible to cut to natural healthy nails. He worked in construction, so wearing steel-toe shoes did not help. He got some back but after ten years, due to his job. It was not contagious, though. I worked at Home Depot for a year and wore steel-toe boots for protection and noticed a bit of fungus growing on my big toe! I requested Lamisil and the doctor was reluctant to prescribe it for the possible side effects, all bodies are different, so let's see what happens. I don't believe in topical antifungal."

• LRa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2018

"Three months ago today, my big toenail was white, and the nail continued to get thick even though I attempted to file it down. The fungus spread to another toenail, and that one turned white too. I’ve been taking Lamisil for 3 months, and my toenails are both almost completely clear again. Just in time for summer. Thank goodness for this med."

• Fun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2015

"I started taking the generic of Lamisil several weeks ago for the awful fungus on all of my toes. I had previously taken this drug years ago with no side effects, however, this time after two weeks I had stomach cramps and everything tasted weird. I continued to take it, minimal symptoms, until I had two pills left. I started having stomach pain again and a terrible backache. I went to the doctor and had blood tested again and kidney and liver tested okay. I was diagnosed with a UTI and told to discontinue the terbinafine. I took an antibiotic (ciprofloxacin) but didn't feel any better. Now taking Amoxicillin, however, my back still aches constantly. I am a 65-year-old female."

• the...
• July 25, 2018

"Prescribed Lamisil tablets by Dr. for fungal nail in one big toe. Told I would be tested once a month to ensure my liver is okay and would be on tablets for 6 to 9 months. First month okay, my liver is okay. Nail was getting better. Week 5 I started itching bad 24/7 all over, worst itch of my life. I would wake needing to itch dozens of times a night. I cried so much due to discomfort. I also got a bad rash from my chest down all over. Nothing was easing me. I stopped Lamisil tablets after 3 days of itch and rash. Then 4 days later, I went to Dr. as the itch was still bad. Dr. said I must be allergic to Lamisil. I was told to have a shower daily with Nizoral shampoo to help my rash and itch, but it didn’t help. Got Betnovate cream, told to use sparingly long-term. It helped rash a little. I was given 4 different allergy tablets. The only one that helped was Piriton. It took 9 weeks before my symptoms eased. The Lamisil was covered by my medical card in Ireland. But the Piriton was not. On the first day of Piriton use, it makes me sleepy."

• 195...
• August 25, 2015

"The doctor put me on Lamisil back in March. I had to see another doctor about a different problem. He looked at my feet and told me to stop taking Lamisil (a big mistake). He felt that the medication had cleared up my foot problem. He put me on a cream for the foot infection that did not work to improve the infection when he realized that the cream wasn't working. The doctor told me to see a dermatologist, which I did, and he did not help-more creams that did not stop the infection. So now, I'm back on Lamisil, my first time on it was one month, and the foot infection was worse back in March. I do hope that it will clear up the foot infection completely this time. Also, I'm seeing a PA, not an MD."

• sdf...
• October 2, 2009

"I've used Lamisil for 3 months now, and I haven't seen ANY change at all. On the contrary, now I have it in another toenail. I'm very disappointed after taking it for so long and spending so much money. I didn't have side effects, just a few that were not so bad."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2010

"About five days after I took this medication, my face slightly swelled. The other side effects to me include mild headache, low abdomen cramp, frequent urinating. The blood draw test does not show abnormal results in kidney and liver functions."

• Blo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2022

"Started Lamisil 3 weeks ago and am now experiencing ringing in my ears, diarrhea, no appetite, and weight loss. Which I really don't mind the weight loss so much;). It's the taste of food also that doesn't appeal to me. My vision has gotten cloudy. However, I've read so many good reviews and bad reviews. I'm hoping that I go through a little discomfort to be able to finally have good-looking feet. Cause in CA, it's all about the teeth, tits, and toes! I'm currently on 250 mg 1X day. I hope that the side effects go away after I finish the prescription. Good liver tests so far. I just want the ringing noise to go away. Also, to note I've been depressed. Don't know if that's a part of the side effects because I am normally a very happy, outgoing kind of gal. I've been stuck in bed for two days now, barely eating anything. I'll let you know what the results are after."

• Anonymous
• August 28, 2020

"I've been using Terbinafine, generic Lamisil, for 5 weeks so far, and my toenail infection does not appear to be improving at all. It actually looks like it is worsening. This is my second time trying this treatment."

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2021

"I took 250 mg Lamisil for 5 weeks! I quit after 5 weeks due to having an altered taste! My mouth tastes like salt and food tastes like dirt! Horrible! I have read a lot of forums, and people are saying the experiences are the same, side effects which were lasting 6-8 weeks after discontinuing the pills! I haven’t eaten much at all, and my stomach is always upset due to the salty saliva!"

• ksn...
• April 7, 2013

"I've been on Terbinafine for almost a month. I haven't noticed any results yet, but haven't really looked because I didn't think it worked that fast. I've recently developed queasiness at times and lethargy, which could be from a variety of sources. Not sure. I have not experienced any side effects other than those. I'm hoping I lose my taste for foods. I'm hoping it causes weight loss. My luck, I'll be one that doesn't suffer that. I have no doubt this will work, which is why I gave it the highest score already. I'll report back in a few months."

• Gtd...
• November 7, 2013

"I'm currently taking this for toenail fungus, bare in mind my case is relatively minor compared to many I've seen. I had hoped to see some kind of results after a month because mine is just a small area on both big toes only, and read it may take a couple of months to see a noticeable difference in major cases. It's been 2 months and NOTHING has improved, and the small spot areas haven't budged. Not one tiny bit at all! I have SLE, which makes it riskier to take. I've got one more month left and seriously doubting it will clear me up by then. Luckily I've had no side effects that others are claiming, just makes my lupus cause more feverish spells."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2021

"I have just completed the 3-month treatment, however, my nail fungus is still growing out, probably 1/4 way to go. Should I get another prescription? Strangely, I have developed a fungal groin rash while on Lamisil, it seems odd, and I have to treat it with a topical antifungal cream, it's very persistent. No other side effects to report."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2024

"I've been taking it for two weeks now and I've noticed that my toenails aren't building thickness like before. I keep them trimmed away and have always. Now I'm noticing less and less trimming. I feel like I'm on the road to success!"

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2018

"Took Lamisil for 4 days. I'm stopping it immediately as I had diarrhea from the second day of use. Awful pill, instead of fixing a health issue, it brings you more issues. I can't wait for it to get out of my system, probably diarrhea will persist until then. I want nothing to do with this drug. Also took two sets of antibiotics and have used Fucidin, and the swelling persists. My nail hasn't grown the tiniest bit in four whole months. I don't know what to do, and I did not go to my doctor's appointment because all of these pills that they have recommended haven't helped me at all. I'm done and frustrated."

• MGH...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2022

"Two days after starting the first dose, I developed the worst headache of my life, followed by diarrhea, then bloating, very gassy, and nausea. I immediately quit the medication, but bloating on an empty stomach, shortness of breath, and itching has lasted. It is now a week after I quit the medication. I can’t give a -100, but I wish I could. This drug is not worth the risk."