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I am currently taking terbinafine for nail fungus. i want to drink and my dr. said my liver panel is fine and that i could drink. is this right?

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Drink responsibly: You can have an occassional drink but excess alcohol and terbinafine can negatively affect your liver

Dr Tavarez agreed

Answered 12/10/2015

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