A member asked:

Do you need to get a liver function test before taking oral terbinafine if your only taking it for 10 days?

Q: do you need to get a liver function test before taking oral terbinafine if your only taking it for 10 days?

: If no prior history of liver issues , then 10 days of Terbinafine is unlikely to cause any liver issues - thus, liver test prior to starting Terbinafine not necessary

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Menter answered

If no prior history of liver issues , then 10 days of Terbinafine is unlikely to cause any liver issues - thus, liver test prior to starting Terbinafine not necessary

Answered 7/13/2021

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Do you need to get a liver function test before taking oral terbinafine if your only taking it for 10 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Menter answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have been using Lamisil (terbinafine) anti fungal tablets, i'm concerned they may have effected my liver. Since taking this medicine i can't handle alcohol at all?

A member asked:

Taking Lamisil (terbinafine) 250mg/ day 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off to treat a fungal finger nail infection. Can cause loss of taste, hearing, liver damage, etc?

A member asked:

Doc put me on Lamisil (terbinafine) 250mg for 2 weeks for nail infection. Before i start med, GGT 78, AST 21, ALT 28. Worried about liver damage. Any problem?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with tinea capitis 8 years ago. Was prescribed griseofulvin twice with no results. Was on this for a total of 18 months. Do you think I am a candidate for oral lamisil? I have no liver problems, and do not want another round of griseofulvi

A member asked:

Doc rxd Crestor, took me off Lipitor after new lamisil scrip. Curious as to why. Lipid #s great with Lip. One better on liver perhaps?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I drink twice a month when taking lamisil (terbinafine). Later, i check my liver functions through blood extraction and it shows ok. Does it mean my liver is fine?

I was prescribed two weeks of oral Terbinafine for a persistent case of ringworm. I finished taking it two weeks ago. I'm still experiencing gas that causes discomfort between stomach/liver until I belch, and mild fever. Do I need my liver checked?

Can taking terbinafine for a short period of time (10 days) damage my liver?

I was on terbinafine for two weeks 250mg now I'm Having pain in my sides. is liver damage common with only two weeks of terbinafine? I'm worried. Sometimes I would double a dose if I missed a dose but never had history of liver problems before

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?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?