Can you buy Lamisil pills over-the-counter?
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Is Lamisil (terbinafine) available over-the-counter? The topical versions of Lamisil (terbinafine) (cream, gel, and spray) are available over-the-counter, but Lamisil (terbinafine) tablets are available by prescription only.
Are Lamisil pills effective?
Lamisil has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 132 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect.

Is oral Lamisil expensive?
The cost for Lamisil oral tablet 250 mg is around $304 for a supply of 14 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Is Lamisil pills safe to take?
Terbinafine may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, such as: nausea/vomiting that doesn’t stop, loss of appetite, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

How long does Lamisil work after you stop taking it?
You will usually take the tablets for anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months. But, if you have a nail infection of the big toe or your nails grow very slowly, you may need to take the tablets for up to 6 months. It may take several months after you stop taking Lamisil tablets for your nail to look completely normal.
How long does it take Lamisil to work?
The cream, gel and spray usually start to work within a week, and the tablets can take between 2 weeks and a few months to work. Brand names for terbinafine tablets and cream include Lamisil. Brand names for the solution for athlete’s foot include Lamisil Once.
What is the success rate of Lamisil?
(Lamisil vs Itraconazole in ONychomycosis) study found that mycologic cure rates (76 vs 38% of patients after 12 weeks’ treatment; 81 vs 49% of recipients after 16 weeks’ therapy) and complete cure rates were approximately twice as high after terbinafine treatment than after itraconazole (3 or 4 cycles of 400 mg/day …
What is the generic for Lamisil?
GENERIC NAME: TERBINAFINE – ORAL (ter-BIN-uh-feen)
What are 3 side effects of Lamisil?
The most common side effects of Lamisil include:
- diarrhea,
- nausea,
- gas,
- stomach pain or upset,
- rash,
- headache, and.
- abnormal liver function tests.
How long after taking Lamisil will I see results?
Terbinafine solution usually starts to work within a few days. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within 1 week. The cream, gel or spray usually starts to work within a few days. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within 2 weeks.