Lamisil Medication

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Lamisil is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat fingernail and toenail fungus. This part of the eMedTV archives explains how the drug works and offers details on its effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.

Common Lamisil side effects include headache, diarrhea, or itching. This eMedTV segment also lists serious side effects that may require medical attention (such as difficulty breathing), as well as rare problems (such as low blood counts).

Lamisil uses generally include the treatment of toenail and fingernail fungus. This section of the eMedTV library explains how the medicine works and discusses uses for the drug in children, as well as possible off-label uses.

The Lamisil dosage for the treatment of fingernail fungus is 250 mg, taken once a day for six weeks. As this eMedTV article explains, the dose is the same for toenail fungus, but is taken for a longer time. Tips for taking the drug are also provided.

This eMedTV page contains a list of drugs that may cause Lamisil drug interactions, including captopril, rifampin, or lomustine. These interactions may increase the drug levels in your system and lead to side effects, which this page also describes.

This eMedTV article provides Lamisil precautions and warnings to be aware of when taking the drug, including possible side effects (such as liver problems) and information on who should not take the drug (people who are allergic to it).

Although Lamisil is a pregnancy Category B medication, it is generally not recommended during pregnancy. This eMedTV article provides more information on Lamisil and pregnancy, including a description of the FDA's pregnancy classification system.

Signs of a Lamisil overdose may include vomiting, dizziness, and stomach pain. This eMedTV segment lists other symptoms that may occur in someone who has overdosed on Lamisil, as well as some of the treatment options available.

Generic Lamisil is now available since the patent for the medication has expired. This eMedTV article describes the uses and strengths of the drug, and also discusses the difference between a generic name and a generic version of a medication.