Brooklyn, NY
A 53-year-old male asked:
Taking lamisil (terbinafine) for finger and toenail fungus , second day can it give you a headach?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Roberto Saezanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Yes: Dont forget liver enzymes need to be checked 6 weeks into the 12 week treatment course.
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Dr. Jean Calhounanswered
Specializes in Dermatology
Yes: Lamisil may produce headaches in patients who have just started the medication. About 13% of patients
may develop this side effect. Usually headaches occur
at the start of therapy but diminish with subsequent doses of the drug. Pain killers, such as Aspirin or tylenol (acetaminophen) may relieve the pain, but the patient should consult a health care professional first.
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Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
Yes: Headache is a possible side-effect associated with lamisil (terbinafine). Consult with your doctor and let them know that you have developed a headache. It may be from the Lamisil (terbinafine) or you may just have a regular headache.
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Last updated Apr 17, 2020
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