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Fungal finger nail infection. taking dusolepin, lexotan n dogmatil. what type of oral antifungal med can i take that is as effective as lamisil (terbinafine)?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Griseofulvin: Griseofulvin may be used orally and has similar effectiveness, byt all fungal nail infections are hard to treat. Recommended to assure adequate liver function tests with this med too. See dr for eval and rx if deemed necessary. Good luck.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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