Question 1

is terbinafine sandoz considered an antibiotic?

if so, should i also take a pro-biotic?

is it safe to take for 3 months?

Accepted Answer

Anti-fungal: changing the fungal content of the bowel rarely has complications. Terbinafine is an anti-FUNGAL. Should not do anything to the normal bacterial content of the gut and as such, not a problem.

Question 2

i have a fungus and its not bad so doc put me on lamisil (terbinafine) and an antibiotic and it started helping but then the fungus spread to my neck, chest, tummy. ?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: You may want to have your doctor refer you to a dermatologist.  They have specific tests to discover the type of organism you have.

Question 3

what is lamisil (terbinafine) used for?

Accepted Answer

Lamisil (terbinafine): Lamisil (terbinafine) is used to treat fungal infections of  scalp &amp; nails.

Question 4

can you use lamisil (terbinafine) on penis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: ...It's an unusual place for a fungal infection, which is more likely to occur in the groin than on the penis.

Question 5

is terbinafine linked to achille tendon pain?

Accepted Answer

It could be BUT?: I have not seen it in 20 years of practice and if it did happen it would be very rare. I would be looking in  a different direction if i were you. You can always stop taking it and restart later if needed.

Question 6

can you drink coffee while taking terbinafine?

Accepted Answer

Terbinafine: Caution. The body breaks down the caffeine in coffee to get rid of it. Terbinafine (Lamisil) can decrease the rate at which caffine is eliminated from the body. 
the higher levels of caffeine then increase the risk of side effects including jitteriness, headache, increased heartbeat, and other effects.

Question 7

will lamisil (terbinafine) affect milk supply?

Accepted Answer

No: it may not affect milk supply per se, but it will appear in the breast milk - consult your doctor about this

Question 8

can taking terbinafine affect my husband's sperm?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It may be the condition that is causing him the fungal infection. Most serious side effects involve the liver, rare sexual side effects otherwise described for terbinafine.

Question 9

do you need a prescription for lamisil (terbinafine)?

Accepted Answer

Lamisil (terbinafine): Lamisil (terbinafine) is over the counter.

Question 10

can i use lamisil (terbinafine) cream on face? thank you

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can.  Do not get it in your eyes, mouth or nose.

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Is terbinafine sandoz considered an antibiotic? if so, should i also take a pro-biotic? is it safe to take for 3 months?

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I have a fungus and its not bad so doc put me on lamisil (terbinafine) and an antibiotic and it started helping but then the fungus spread to my neck, chest, tummy. ?

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What is lamisil (terbinafine) used for?

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Can you use lamisil (terbinafine) on penis?

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Is terbinafine linked to achille tendon pain?

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Can you drink coffee while taking terbinafine?

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Will lamisil (terbinafine) affect milk supply?

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Can taking terbinafine affect my husband's sperm?

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Do you need a prescription for lamisil (terbinafine)?

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Can i use lamisil (terbinafine) cream on face? thank you

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