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Im on a perscription for toenail fungus, i was going to get refill at my appt but im going to run out before, is it better to make an extra trip then?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Start over: You forgot to name the med. Terbinafine? Dose? How long taking it so far? Usual dose of terbinafine 250mg once a day is for 3 months, hoping for normal new toenails a year later.

Answered 7/5/2018

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A member asked:

Im on a perscription for toenail fungus, i was going to get refill at my appt but im going to run out before, is it better to make an extra trip then?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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