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Does Terbinafine Cause Any Side Effects?

im going to start taking terbinafine 250mg one pill a day for 3 to 6 months for my finger and toe-nail fungus. after reading all the possible side effects and precautions on taking this pill for my unsightly finger nails, im not sure i want to start. Am I being over causious? Email YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Welcome to HCM.

I appreciate your concern for the safety of Terbinafine pill used for the treatment of finger and toenail fungal infection.

It can cause the side effects like diarrhea, stomach upset, fever, headache, dizziness, metallic taste, and skin rash.

It is one of the effective treatment for the finger or toenail fungus usually prescribed for 6 months to get the full benefit. It takes time for your new healthy nails to grow out and replace the infected nails.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished. Stopping the medication too early may allow the fungus to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection.

Hope this answers your query.

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Does Terbinafine Cause Any Side Effects?

Hi Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for the safety of Terbinafine pill used for the treatment of finger and toenail fungal infection. It can cause the side effects like diarrhea, stomach upset, fever, headache, dizziness, metallic taste, and skin rash. It is one of the effective treatment for the finger or toenail fungus usually prescribed for 6 months to get the full benefit. It takes time for your new healthy nails to grow out and replace the infected nails. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished. Stopping the medication too early may allow the fungus to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Hope this answers your query.