liver and lamisil
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 liver and lamisil. The symptoms may begin to improve before the infectionis completely treated liver and lamisil.
• In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resultingin liver transplant or death liver and lamisil. 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 liver and lamisil. These symptoms maybe early signs of liver damage liver and lamisil.
What is Lamisil?
• Lamisil is an antifungal medication liver and lamisil. It is like an antibiotic but isused to treat fungal infections liver and lamisil.
• Lamisil is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails liver and lamisil.
• Lamisil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide liver and lamisil.
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 liver and lamisil.
• 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 liver and lamisil.
• Lamisil is in the FDA pregnancy category B liver and lamisil. This means that it is notexpected to harm an unborn baby liver and lamisil. Do not take Lamisil without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant liver and lamisil.
• Lamisil passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby liver and lamisil. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby liver and lamisil.
How should I take Lamisil?
• Take Lamisil exactly as directed by your doctor liver and lamisil. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou liver and lamisil.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water liver and lamisil.
• Take all of the Lamisil that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better liver and lamisil. The symptoms may begin to improve before the infectionis completely treated liver and lamisil. It may take several months to cure a fingernail or toenailinfection liver and lamisil.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat liver and lamisil.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember liver and lamisil. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed liver and lamisil. Do not take a double dose of this medication liver and lamisil.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention liver and lamisil.
• 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 liver and lamisil.
What should I avoid while taking Lamisil?
• Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking Lamisil liver and lamisil. Alcohol andLamisil can both affect the liver liver and lamisil.
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) liver and lamisil.
• In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resultingin liver transplant or death liver and lamisil. 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 liver and lamisil. These symptoms maybe early signs of liver damage liver and lamisil.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur liver and lamisil. 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 liver and lamisil.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur liver and lamisil. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome liver and lamisil.
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) liver and lamisil.
• 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 liver and lamisil.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lamisil liver and lamisil. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines liver and lamisil.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lamisil written forhealth professionals that you may read liver and lamisil.
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