meridia and 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 meridia and lamisil. The symptoms may begin to improve before the infectionis completely treated meridia and lamisil.
• In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resultingin liver transplant or death meridia 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 meridia and lamisil. These symptoms maybe early signs of liver damage meridia and lamisil.

What is Lamisil?
• Lamisil is an antifungal medication meridia and lamisil. It is like an antibiotic but isused to treat fungal infections meridia and lamisil.
• Lamisil is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails meridia and lamisil.
• Lamisil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide meridia 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 meridia 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 meridia and lamisil.
• Lamisil is in the FDA pregnancy category B meridia and lamisil. This means that it is notexpected to harm an unborn baby meridia and lamisil. Do not take Lamisil without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant meridia and lamisil.
• Lamisil passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby meridia and lamisil. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby meridia and lamisil.

How should I take Lamisil?
• Take Lamisil exactly as directed by your doctor meridia and lamisil. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou meridia and lamisil.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water meridia and lamisil.
• Take all of the Lamisil that has been prescribed for you even if youbegin to feel better meridia and lamisil. The symptoms may begin to improve before the infectionis completely treated meridia and lamisil. It may take several months to cure a fingernail or toenailinfection meridia and lamisil.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat meridia and lamisil.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember meridia and lamisil. However, if it is almosttime for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take thenext one as directed meridia and lamisil. Do not take a double dose of this medication meridia and lamisil.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention meridia 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 meridia and lamisil.

What should I avoid while taking Lamisil?
• Avoid alcohol or use it in moderation while taking Lamisil meridia and lamisil. Alcohol andLamisil can both affect the liver meridia 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) meridia and lamisil.
• In rare cases, Lamisil has caused severe liver damage, sometimes resultingin liver transplant or death meridia 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 meridia and lamisil. These symptoms maybe early signs of liver damage meridia and lamisil.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur meridia 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 meridia and lamisil.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur meridia and lamisil. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome meridia 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) meridia 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 meridia and lamisil.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lamisil meridia and lamisil. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines meridia and lamisil.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lamisil written forhealth professionals that you may read meridia and lamisil.

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