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Topical terbinafine

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Topical terbinafine is a topical anti-fungus agent which is a kind of anti-fungal drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Lamisil • Terbinafine topical cream

Generic Drug

Terbinafine

Side Effects

Common

Fever
Cough
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Itching or burning
Heartburn
Itchy rash
Abnormal sense of taste
Visual changes
Rash
Change in vision
Itchy skin
Decreased taste

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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If topical terbinafine didn't work, will oral?

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Topical terbinafine is for treating what kinds of problems?

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Can I use terbinafine topical in infant?

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Please describe the medication: Lamisil (terbinafine)?

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What are Terbinafine (200 mg) side effects?

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Can I take terbinafine tablet and Fluticasone together?

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A 47-year old asked:

What restrictions are there with alcohol and terbinafine?

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A 38-year old asked:

Lamisil (terbinafine) side effects after stopping the drug?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is Lamisil (terbinafine) cream and why is it usually prescribed?

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A 34-year old asked:

What happens if i drink alchohol and take lamisil (terbinafine) tablets?

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A member asked:

Is there a special diet to cure the fungus instead of taking lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 34-year old asked:

How soon after finishing your last terbinafine pill is it safe to start drinking alcohol again?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Got a Red area on inner thighs after sitting for long hours, it became small red dots after using Beta-Micoter for 3 weeks, should I use Lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 36-year old asked:

What is terbinafine?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can you drink any kind of alcohol with lamisil (terbinafine)?

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A 22-year old female asked:

I've been taking lamisil (terbinafine) for 2 weeks (4 weeks left). Can I drink while on it? If so how much?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can you use lamisil (terbinafine) on penis?

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A 43-year old asked:

Is Terbinafine linked to achille tendon pain?

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A 42-year old asked:

Are terbinafine tablets a good treatment for male thrush?

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A 30-year old asked:

Has anyone ever used lamisil (terbinafine) before for toes?

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A 30-year old asked:

Do lamisil (terbinafine) and lotrimin have different medicine?

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A 37-year old asked:

It it effective to use Lamisil (terbinafine) for a toenail problem?

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A 45-year old asked:

I want to take lamisil (terbinafine)? How can I get a prescription?

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A 34-year old asked:

I got lamisil (terbinafine) yesterday, what does it mean when it says to check LFTs?

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A 43-year old asked:

I'm worried about the side effects from taking lamisil (terbinafine) for skin fungus. How can I avoid them?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Is it okay to take generic Lamisil (terbinafine) if I have RA? I'm not currently on meds for my RA. I'm just taking generic Lamisil (terbinafine).

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A 31-year old female asked:

Can tinea get worse when treating it with terbinafine before it gets better. It has got redder and angrier after treating it for a week.is this normal?

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A 36-year old male asked:

How long does it take terbinafine taken orally (250 mg 1 time daily) to begin to improve fungal folliculitis? I haven taken 3 pills over 3 days but no improvement yet.

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A 38-year old asked:

I took oral terbinafine, but i still have signs of ringworm, could it be something else?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can lamisil (terbinafine) elevate your sgot?

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