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I have had toenail fungus for years, what really works?
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Speak to your: Doc about oral lamisil (terbinafine). I recommend confirming the fungal nail diagnosis, and checking liver enzymes in bloodwork before starting the treatment.
Answered 7/16/2017
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Dr. Kass hit: the nail on the head. Oral Lamisil (terbinafine) is still the best and most successful treatment for this, but only after a fungus is confirmed by culture. Ask your doctor about pulse therapy, which is 70% less medicine with the same cure rate. The FDA dropped the liver function test requirement 5 years ago with Lamisil (terbinafine) because it's much safer than originally thought, but some docs still order them.
Answered 8/26/2018
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