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Generic Name: terbinafine (ter BIH na feen)
Brand Names: Lamisil
What is the most important information I should know about Lamisil?
• Take all of the Lamisil that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better lamisils digger. The symptoms may begin to improve before the infectionis completely treated lamisils digger.
• In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resultingin liver transplant or death lamisils digger. Notify your doctor immediately if you developnausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellowskin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or clay colored stools lamisils digger. These symptoms maybe early signs of liver damage lamisils digger.
What is Lamisil?
• Lamisil is an antifungal medication lamisils digger. It is like an antibiotic but isused to treat fungal infections lamisils digger.
• Lamisil is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails lamisils digger.
• Lamisil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide lamisils digger.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Lamisil?
• Do not take Lamisil without first talking to your doctor if you have
· ever had an allergic reaction to it,
· liver disease,
· kidney disease,
· problems with your immune system, or
· blood problems lamisils digger.
• You may not be able to take Lamisil, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above lamisils digger.
• Lamisil is in the FDA pregnancy category B lamisils digger. This means that it is notexpected to harm an unborn baby lamisils digger. Do not take Lamisil without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant lamisils digger.
• Lamisil passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby lamisils digger. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby lamisils digger.
How should I take Lamisil?
• Take Lamisil exactly as directed by your doctor lamisils digger. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou lamisils digger.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water lamisils digger.
• Take all of the Lamisil that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better lamisils digger. The symptoms may begin to improve before the infectionis completely treated lamisils digger. It may take several months to cure a fingernail or toenailinfection lamisils digger.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat lamisils digger.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember lamisils digger. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed lamisils digger. Do not take a double dose of this medication lamisils digger.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention lamisils digger.
• Symptoms of a Lamisil overdose are not well known but might include drowsiness,poor coordination, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, frequent urination,rash, and headache lamisils digger.
What should I avoid while taking Lamisil?
• Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking Lamisil lamisils digger. Alcohol andLamisil can both affect the liver lamisils digger.
What are the possible side effects of Lamisil?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingLamisil and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· a rash;
· changes in vision; or
· blood problems (detected by blood tests) lamisils digger.
• In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resultingin liver transplant or death lamisils digger. Notify your doctor immediately if you developnausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, yellowskin or eyes, itching, dark urine, or clay colored stools lamisils digger. These symptoms maybe early signs of liver damage lamisils digger.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur lamisils digger. Continueto take Lamisil and talk to your doctor if you experience
· nausea, upset stomach, or heartburn;
· diarrhea or flatulence;
· headache; or
· taste disturbances or a loss of taste lamisils digger.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur lamisils digger. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome lamisils digger.
What other drugs will affect Lamisil?
• Before taking Lamisil, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB).;
· rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); or
· cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral) lamisils digger.
• You may not be able to take Lamisil, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above lamisils digger.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lamisil lamisils digger. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines lamisils digger.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lamisil written forhealth professionals that you may read lamisils digger.
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