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Since finishing course of terbinafine sandoz tablets i have lost my taste, it never happened while i was taking the medication only when i stopped.

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Terbinafine: Taste disturbance may resolve within several weeks after discontinuation of treatment, but may be prolonged (greater than 1 year), or may be permanent. If symptoms of a taste disturbance occur, Terbinafine tablets should be discontinued.

Dr Hymes agreed

Answered 5/14/2014

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A member asked:

Since finishing course of terbinafine sandoz tablets i have lost my taste, it never happened while i was taking the medication only when i stopped.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Dr Hymes agreed

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