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I am 26 years old and have been suffering from toenail fungus for 6 years. It started with one bad toe from a bad pedicure. I ignored the one toe and it spread to 3 other toes. I have tried the topical polish for years and spent a great deal of money on laser treatment, none of these treatments worked. This year it spread to my big toe and I could not longer take it! I am almost in my third month ...

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My first dosage ingested at 2pm on full stomach. a hour walk followed. at 5pm had 1 bottle of light beer. 9pm had pizza dinner. 10 pm face feels numb/swollen (i.e. not normal). kind of worries me.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/17/2024
Condition: Athlete's Foot
Overall rating 2.7
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I honestly don't know if it worked or not. I've been dealing with athletes foot for 20 years thanks to the NAVY. I suffer from a skin condition called focal hyperhidrosis, which means severe sweating. In my case, the sweating is non-stop in the feet. Mix all that sweat with bacteria and fungus and you have a stinky situation. It has really destroyed me mentally. Anyways, I finally took action and went to a dermatologist and I was prescribed Naftin topical gel, and oral terbinfine ( take for 1 week a month for 6 months). My first week of taking terbinfine I was fine but 3 weeks later I felt super weird. I was feeling sick and felt like I was having an anxiety attack everytime I tried to sleep. To make matters worse, I had this weird stabbing sensation right under my right chest. I googled this and it says I could have some bleeding in my liver, but all the research I found said it will heal on its own once I quit taking the oral terbinfine. I don't have nail fungus...shockingly. Also in week three I had restless leg syndrome. Not sure if that is associated with the terbinfine. I'm just going to use the topical Naftin instead. I say go for it and hope you don't have side effects. Good luck everyone!!!Read More Read Less

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Hou29atx | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/3/2024
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a nail infection for at least 20 years. Liver enzymes remained normal throughout treatment. I adhered to the regime and all nails have grown back beautifully. I regret that I didn’t do this years earlier. Very important to have enzymes checked before.

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Tbo | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/1/2024
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 1.3
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I took this medication for about 4 weeks and the overwhelming nausea got so bad I couldn't walk around without getting nauseous and I started getting headaches. It doesn't list as a side effect but my blood pressure rose to the 170-180 range. This medication should be banned!

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Philip | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/16/2024
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 2.3
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Saw podiatrist for nail fungus after retiring. Filled the script with a 3 months supply of 250 mg. Terbinafine. I took one ( only 1), within hours i felt like i had a bruised kidney. I was awakened during the night by the pain. I called my GP, who wrote up a liver enzyme test. By an incredible chance my GP had me do the same blood work 2 days earlier as a 5 yr physical test. The test taken 2 days before showed my liver was healthy and below the levels of alarm. 2 days after the single dose of Terbinafine were 10 to 20 times higher. IE Gamma was 30 now its 675. My ALT was 17 now its 114. I quit it after the first dose, my podiatrist says it will take 3-6 months to return to regular levels. Podiatrist said i was that 1 in a 1000 guy who has a reaction. So, ask your podiatrist for a before test and a test for soon after. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/19/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Fingernails - Onychomycosis
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a fungal thumbnail develop quite rapidly - it became mis-sharpened and crumbly. I started to take Turbinafine daily for 3 months and it has completely cleared the infection. I noticed the results after a week and the nail started to heal and grow out before completed the course. It also cleared toenail infections that I had for many years. I had no side-effects from the medication. I was extremely happy with the medication.

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g.w. | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/30/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 3.3
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Had obvious toenail fungus (one toenail-the big toe on R foot- was thick and turned half-white-two podiatrists confirmed this diagnosis). Second dr. cut white piece off toenail and trimmed other(small toes) and prescribed terbinafine. I started having headaches (never get them) and sometimes nausea, stomach pain, taste "issues"...but kept taking it until two days before end of second mo. I developed an itchy rash, had a few hives, plus a red rash on legs. I had recently (coincidentally) been to a hematologist for "easy bruising." He stated that platelets were "defective" and not clotting blood properly (diag. through blood tests). After the red itchy rash (down L arm and chest, plus tiny red raised dots(in patches) on legs appeared (petachie??) I stopped using drug for fear of liver problems (after reading other's reviews and info. regarding side effects of this drug). Hopefully, no permanent damage and hope rash disappears (itching is driving me crazy-am using anti-itch OTC meds. Cannot confirm at this time if fungus is cleared...until I see dr. again... Read More Read Less

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Debbie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 1.0
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My new PRC doctor saw my toes as I had sandals on and my toenails are yellowed as I have always have kept nails polished with dark polish, nailpolish can cause nails to yellow!! This new dr made diagnosis of toenail fungus and prescribed Terbinafine so I took for 14 days when I realized something not right was getting more depressed and my anxiety disorder seemed worse and I couldn't figure out why my appetite decreased as nothing tasted good any more and strange taste in mouth!! I researched side effects of Terbinafine and I was having all the side effects badly!! I stopped taking this horrible medication immediately, reported to the doctor! I should never have been prescribed such a medication with these side effects as I suffer from MDD and GAD, I had a liver resection for cancer 14 years ago therefore should never of been prescribed such med. Doctors need to pay attention to your medical history and the side effects of medications they prescribe! Thankfully I researched and stopped drug myself! This med almost killed me sickening me worse!!!! Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/13/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 5.0
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I was very worried about taking this for 3 months but stuck to it as had a nail infection for many years and nothing topical worked in the end. I’m so glad I did and stuck with it as finally after years my nails have grown back pink again. Big toe still had a a little way to go, but think I’m about 3/4 months it will be all gone. No adverse side effects other than a little more hair shedding after 3 months but this has calmed.

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Sally | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/17/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 1.0
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Started this for sudden bad fungal big toe nail infection, which I think had been caused by athletes foot. On Day 1 headaches started, then constant dizziness and diarrhoea every day, after a month. I also felt really unusually low in 1st few days which I’m now thinking was probably this. I’ve stopped it now for 2 days and feel the side effects are way too scary for me to continue. I still don’t feel quite right yet.

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Mags | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/6/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 2.0
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I started taking this about 5 weeks ago for a toenail fungus. I was supposed to be on it for 3 months. I won’t make it that long. I stopped the day before yesterday. I did start to see improvement in clear nail growth BUT the hair that’s finally gotten healthier after I stopped lightening it and was growing better bc my thyroid is under control now is falling out at a record rate. I will say that having weight loss surgery could have also contributed to it, but this probably exacerbated things. I have my blood work checked regularly due to thyroid and surgery and my numbers were perfect. I can only say this medication made a bad situation way worse. I’ve made an appt to chop my hair and start over. I’ve stopped taking the medication and I’ve purchased 2 wigs. I would rather lose the nail completely than lose my hair. Now I’m left with trying to start from scratch bc of this side effect and my dr never mentioned it. As a matter of fact, when I called her about it, she said she never heard of that side effect. I’m devastated. Finally getting healthy, feeling good about myself and the clothes I’m in and now, my hair! Read More Read Less

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Claytone | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/27/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 1.0
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I stopped taking it after just over 5 weeks because I completely lost my sense of taste. From what I've read online, it might not come back for 6-8 weeks -- or possibly never ??. Definitely not worth it for a little fungus on my big toe! I was ok with switching to mostly decaf coffee because of the extreme jitters caused be the terbinafine, and I was willing to tolerate the minor digestive troubles it caused, but this loss of taste is awful! Now I'm reading reviews from people complaining about anxiety and depression caused by terbinafine, & I wonder if it's the reason I've been generally miserable lately? I don't recommend terbinafine unless your nail fungus is really bad & you've tried absolutely everything else! Maybe you'll be lucky & not experience the side effects.Read More Read Less

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Annonomous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/9/2023
Condition: Athlete's Foot
Overall rating 2.0
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I was prescribed this medication from my podiatrist. After 2 weeks of taking it, I have moderate nausea all day, and complete loss of appetite. It has also made my anxiety worse, and has caused my AFIB, to come out of remission, and now I have it multiple times a day. I would recommend staying way clear of this drug. I would rather live with toe nail fungus or athletes foot than deal with these side effects.

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Amadeus | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/1/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 4.0
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I have gone my whole life without ever being prescribed a medicine that gave me bad side effects ...until now. I have been taking terbinafine for a stupid nail fungus on one toe that doesn't even look that bad...lol. Anyway, long story short ...weirdest past couple weeks of my life. I thought I was just sick ...but two days after I decided to stop taking it ...I'm finally starting to feel like myself. I've been nauseous 90% of the time the past week or so ...and eating almost nothing at all. Read More Read Less

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Dave Lamb | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 1.0
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I tried to take this Terbinafine 250 mg oral med to help cure toenail fungus but 2 hours after taken the second pill on the second day, taken 24 hours apart I developed low grade fever, and headache. The next morning my mouth taste like metal, nausea, and dark (tea-colored) urine. I decided that it is not worth the risk. 12 hours after the 2rd pill my fever was gone and 36 hours after the 2rd pill my headache is gone but I drank 106 FL OZ of water to clear this out of my system. This is not worth the risk in my opinion. Read More Read Less

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Greta | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/6/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 1.7
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After about 3 months of oral Terbinafine, my joints all over my body hurt so badly it was even painful to roll over in bed. Thinking that it must be something other than the Terbinafine since I’d been taking it for so long with no problem, I came across one other similar complaint connected to Terbinafine. I stopped taking it. I was completely better after 2 weeks off the med. Never again!

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/6/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 1.0
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In February 2022 I took one tablet. The next day I woke up with a rash on my face, mainly on my nose. NOW, APRIL 2023, I STILL HAVE IT. No GP believes it is the same next-morning rash, and just give me creams for pimples, which have no effect. I can't get any relevant treatment. Desperate and very worried.

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Tammy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/5/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 1.3
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I started taking this medication with no side effects until 2 weeks in. I lost all taste in my mouth. First it was a metallic taste followed by all salt taste. I discontinued the medication immediately and reached out to my doctor. They say the time frame of getting taste back could be 4 weeks to 1 year. Very disappointed!!!!

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
3/30/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 1.0
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Made all my long thick hair I have had my whole life fall out .

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John | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/15/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 3.7
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Today is the fourth day of taking this drug. I have had a couple of slight headaches, but overall all good so far.

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Max | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/27/2023
Condition: Fungal Infection of Toenails
Overall rating 5.0
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I was really reluctant to start this medication (because of the alleged side effects) however after taking the plunge i can say it has done an amazing job. I am 27, healthy and active with a good diet. One of my big toe nails was entirely infected with a fungal infection and this spread to my other nails over time. I tried all the over the counter ointments (tea tree oil/Vics vapour rub etc) and varnishes as well as getting Amorolfine prescribed. I used these lacquer's/ointments over the course of about 4/5 years but these efforts were futile and the infection got worse. I finally got Terbinafine prescribed in Nov 2022, i took the medication for 4 months (one tablet a day), finishing the course 2 weeks ago. Today, all my toe nails are as good as new, i am so pleased with the results. I might have been one of the lucky ones as i didn't experience any side effects. The medication did its job and didn't cause me any trouble. I back this medication all the way, just make sure you maintain a healthy lifestyle whilst you're on it, avoid alcohol, eat and drink well and exercise, i did all of the above and have nothing bad to say about Terbinafine despite its reputation. I am no longer embarrassed about being barefoot, which is something you really appreciate for holidays etc. My older brother also completed a 6 month course of Terbinafine and he too reported no side effects. My advice would be try it, and if you start to suffer any side effects you can always stop, but if you never try it then you'll never know. Read More Read Less

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