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How long does one usually take itraconazole for toenail infection?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Depends: If treatment is continuous, it's 3 months. If it's "pulse" i.e. One week on 3 weeks off, it's 9 weeks. Please note that dosing is different.

Answered 11/21/2012

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