What is Terbinafine?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Lamisil
See also: Terbinafine topical
Terbinafine is an antifungal that stops the growth of fungi and is used to treat fungal infections of the toenail and fingernail. It is available in an oral formulation or a topical preparation.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail fungus | 37 | 6 | |
| Jock itch | 6 | 0 | |
| Vulvar rawness | 2 | 0 | |
| Candida (fungal) infection | 1 | 0 | |
| Chronic hyperglycemia | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 16 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Terbinafine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Hair loss | 1 | |
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Terbinafine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 11 | |
| Doctor's advice | 3 | |
| Side effects too severe | 3 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Expense | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Terbinafine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 4 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 8 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 2 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Terbinafine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole (Diflucan) | 1 |
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