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

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

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

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

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention warning side effects 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 warning side effects lamisil.

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

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

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