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I'm having oral terbinafine. now, i'm advised not to go outside during daytime. because terbinafine makes skin more sensitive to sun. if i stop taking this medication today, will i be able to go outside during daytime tomorrow?i've already stopped it?

Q: i'm having oral terbinafine. now, i'm advised not to go outside during daytime. because terbinafine makes skin more sensitive to sun. if i stop taking this medication today, will i be able to go outside during daytime tomorrow?i've already stopped it?

: Terbinafine can take up to a week to be totally removed from the system. Since it is a lipophilic medication, it may remain in some fat cells for longer. Make sure you wear long sleeve, covering clothes and sunscreen for at least several weeks.

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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Terbinafine can take up to a week to be totally removed from the system. Since it is a lipophilic medication, it may remain in some fat cells for longer. Make sure you wear long sleeve, covering clothes and sunscreen for at least several weeks.

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Answered 7/12/2022

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A member asked:

I'm having oral terbinafine. now, i'm advised not to go outside during daytime. because terbinafine makes skin more sensitive to sun. if i stop taking this medication today, will i be able to go outside during daytime tomorrow?i've already stopped it?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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