Jublia for Onychomycosis, Toenail User Reviews (Page 2)

• Hom...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 30, 2019

"I have been using Jublia for 13 months, and my toenails are almost completely fungus-free! My insurance denied my most current refill-probably because the medicine is very expensive-but I have two bottles left, and hopefully by the time I have finished them, my toenails will be perfect. I have been wearing sandals this summer for the first time in probably 6 or 7 years. So very happy!"

• Ang...
• February 2, 2020

"First, my doctor told me to use tea tree oil - waste of 6 months. I finally got this. Lab tests show 100% efficiency for 15-18% of patients - I'm not one of them. Close to 2 years now on Jublia, and I started using bleach on a Q-tip twice daily - wiping it off surrounding skin to avoid irritation. Finally seeing results. The Jublia may have stopped it from spreading to other toes, but as an RN doing foot care for years, I often saw fungus not spread to the other toes - about 50% didn't. It did cut back on the redness, stopping it from spreading and cutting its perimeters back. I pay 20% of health costs for this drug. Pay the one-time fee for laser treatment - it actually does work, will save hundreds of dollars over this treatment and save possibly years of treatment."

• Tor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 12, 2016

"20 years with severe erosion of 8 of 10 nails due to fungus. 18 months with diligent use of Jublia and toes look like when I was 16 years old. Clear as can be. I should add this is a systemic problem in my family. Brothers and cousins have had nails removed. This stuff works great. Sorry you have to pay for it and sorry about your prescription costs."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 23, 2019

"Jublia worked on the severe fungal infection that took up half my big toenail from the moon to the tip. It took 7 months just to kill the fungus (no more slight odor or debris under the nail) and then 8 more months to grow out."

• SBa...
• July 21, 2019

"I put it on twice per day. For a while, I didn't think anything was happening. Then suddenly I noticed that my fungus was almost gone! A few more months of diligence and fungus was gone! Fresh, healthy nails! I LOVE Jublia, it worked perfectly and no side effects or dangers as with medication taken internally."

• HEX...
• June 30, 2016

"15 years ago, I stubbed my toe on a dock cleat while boating, which resulted in my toenail not attaching to the nail bed of my right big toe. The nail discolored. Eventually, fungus formed, which then spread to my other big toe. I tried every topical medication known to man. Nothing worked. I finally asked my doc for a script for Jublia. The pharmacist I spoke with said he doubted it would work, but it couldn't hurt to try. Over the course of the past 6 months, my toenail has not only adhered to the nail bed, but the discoloration and fungus are gone. First medication I've found that worked. Trim the nail back as far as possible to remove all affected areas. The new nail growing back will be clear. Apply daily to clean nail."

• Joe...
• February 25, 2017

"I had toenail fungus for 40 years. The left middle toe was the worst. The rest toenails all had fungus, but mild. Nothing worked for me in the past, probably due to lack of persistence, because it is hard to apply medication every day continuously for 1 year without noticing a difference, so you just give up. I tried Jublia. I noticed an improvement on one nail 3 weeks after I started. This got me very motivated. I started taking pictures every day and filed the nails to make them as thin as possible. I never missed a dose. Nine toenails showed visible improvement after 2 months. Finally, the left middle toe showed an improvement in 5 months. After 11 months, all toes were cleared. Yay... I used 3 bottles of Jublia."

• mcm...
• May 31, 2020

"I began experiencing toenail fungus-like symptoms around mid-2017. It was more yellow as I entered into 2018, and soon after, my other big toenail was affected and turning yellow. I finally saw my family physician two years later. My left toenail was particularly worse. The nail had thickened so much, it made it nearly impossible to cut it properly. I had deep Beau's lines, worse on my left toe. I was prescribed Jublia for potential fungus. I applied it nearly religiously for one year; after one year, my nails are mostly healthy. I still have at least an inch of yellow nails. My left toe is mostly healthy; however, my fungus was so deep that the healthy nail still hasn't fully grown because the nail that did grow out is still yellow. However, it is a massive improvement. The lines have disappeared. This medication takes ages to work, if it does. It's been over a year, and I still have some yellow. My toenails are slow to grow out, and to help my left toe, I am still applying Jublia."

• Alb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 3, 2020

"I have only positive things to say about Jublia. Was very skeptical about trying any treatment for my toe fungus. Just thought it was something everyone got and was nothing you could do about it. Saw a sign on my doctor's door about toe fungus and mentioned that I have that. Doctor prescribed it, and after 2 bottles, my toe fungus is gone and my fungus that ate away the skin between my toes disappeared as well. Will use the third bottle because I don’t want that coming back. Applied daily exactly as instructed. Was lucky I had no side effects. Worth giving it a go, but understand it doesn’t work for everyone."

• Joe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 12, 2023

"I have been battling toenail fungus for over 20 years and nothing worked. I first had a poor result using Jublia, but after altering my approach to its use, it was successful. As a biochemist, I realized that continuous use of the product builds up a coating on the nail, similar to the oxidation on fiberglass. The trick is to periodically remove the coating and allow the medication to penetrate the nail and get to the fungus underneath. Every week or two, I would gently sand the affected nails with an emery board purchased from the local drugstore. After continuing this process and Jublia applications, it still took over a year for the process to work and the nail to regrow. Also, remember the fungus forms spores which can erupt after the nail appears to be healthy. I kept the treatments going for a period of time after the nails appeared to be healthy."

• Mio...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 26, 2021

"I have been using Jublia for about six months. The treatment started at the end of August. It is true that the solution wasn't applied each evening, sometimes as per the recommended prescription. This treatment really works, and the toenails look much better. One month ago, I started to get changes in my vision, with terrible headaches that appeared on a daily basis. I was wondering if this condition could be a side effect of long-term usage of this drug. I would appreciate it if I could get feedback from the manufacturer."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2018

"I have had toenail fungus on my 2 big toes and 2 little toes for 15 years. Multiple rounds of Lamisil and laser treatment with positive results. I read some reviews on Jublia and decided to try it. I have been using Jublia daily for almost 2 months, and my nails are about 20% clear. They are growing clean and clear from the quick out. My insurance does not cover Jublia. My dermatologist sent me to a specialty pharmacy, and they use some type of card, and the prescription is only $35. I started noticing results after 3 weeks, and I am going to keep going. It will likely be a 6 to 9 month treatment, but well worth it. Studies show that less than 17% of people respond to the drug, so good luck...."

• mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 24, 2016

"I volunteered for a toenail fungus study and was able to receive the medicine for free. It took months, but all my toes except one are clean, and that one is almost fungus-free. Also, my left big toe was so bad the nail kept coming off, but it is now starting to grow back, strong and clear."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2016

"My podiatrist prescribed JUBLIA for a minor fungus in 2 toenails in March 2016. When I found out the outrageous price, I asked for other options, and she mentioned laser, but my insurance would not cover the $100 per nail, and according to her, I would have to treat the 10 toenails for it to work. My copayment was $60 a month, and I did 5 months. My nails were getting worse with blisters, bleeding, and finally, it was making holes in the skin of my toes. I went today, and she informed me that I had a reaction to the medicine and to stop applying it and prescribed a steroid cream. A topical prescription that cost $630 should have alerted me that whoever is prescribing it is getting a big kickback. Social media will be alert."

• gir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 21, 2018

"This drug works very well if you use it diligently (every day) for the full amount of time. I had bad onychomycosis in three toes, and after about a year, it's about 95-98% cleared up. You should definitely make sure you are changing your socks and keeping your nails short to avoid a reoccurrence. I only take off 2 points because it is ridiculously expensive. In Canada, it's ~$120/bottle. It's definitely worth the money if you're planning to commit to using it every day."

• Glo...
• May 30, 2019

"I suffered from onychomycosis (nail fungal infection) of my large toe for 10 years. 3/4 of my nail was detached from the nail bed at all times. I tried everything I could for 10 years with no result. After close to one year of using Jublia every day, my toenail appeared to be normal. I stopped using it for a couple of weeks. I then noticed it was beginning to detach once again. I determined I was not ready to stop using it. I just started to use it once again. I will continue until it looks completely normal once again and then try stopping again."

• Tru...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 6, 2017

"I had very severe fungus in four toes and had tried a number of over-the-counter topical medications. I saw the ads for Jublia and finally started using the product about a year ago. Three of my four toes are completely cured, and the big toe on my left foot is the only fungus issue left. It's been slow going on this nail, but about 1/3 has grown back completely healthy. I think it might be another year, but I am committed to the process."

• Hap...
• November 8, 2019

"I have had fungus for years. I tried tea tree oil. It helped with also using a dremel (for filing down the nail). Removing surface rot to skin under the nail. Yes, it hurts and burns. It got some results but did not end it. My doctor prescribed Jublia. I started in August, now November. It is working well. No yellow left. Nails are going white and healthy. I can see the growth of clean nail coming out. I had burning between toes. It was athlete's foot. But using over-the-counter antifungal creams for healing worked great. I look forward to next August, as it is said to work by then - 1 year. I think it will. Price $120 a bottle Ontario. Treating 6 nails. One bottle is lasting over a month. Maybe around 1000 or less for one year of treatment."

• Tha...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2016

"5 years ago, after a pedicure gone wrong, I had one infected big toenail on my left foot. I tried various topical antifungal products, Vicks Vapor Rub, Lamisil oral for over a year on and off, various essential oil blends, vinegar soaks, and the list goes on and on... My nail practically turned black at one point! I finally tried laser treatments (four) with some minor success. My podiatrist said I may as well try Jublia. While it has a pretty low success rate (I think like 17 or 18%?), my insurance covered it completely (8 mL bottle). Almost instantly, I was noticing positive results. After about 6 months, my nail is pretty much clear! I am on the third bottle (this one cost $35, but the first two were totally free). Thankful it worked."

• vas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2016

"I have been using Jublia for 2.5 months, and results are really good. I guess all negative results are because each fungus is different and what is good for one is not for the other. My doctor told me to file the toenail very hard before applying this med. I bought the hardest nail file I could find and did just that. After the first 2 weeks, the damaged area completely fell off, but I still continue filing and applying med right after (once a day). Now my whole nail is pink and I don't really know if it's a new growth or just skin. There's some old nail left at both sides, but I hope it'll also come off by the end of the 11th month of treatment. I live in Canada and I pay $17.80/bottle after insurance has covered it."

• jim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2022

"I applied Jublia nightly to my right bud toe. At about day 32, it began to get sore. After two more days, the toe was becoming reddened, inflamed, a bit swollen, and small blisters appeared on the skin near the nail. Most of that nail or the area beneath the nail appears white. I discontinued the med at that point. At 39 days, the inflammation persists. There is some weeping serous fluid coming from under the nail. Still quite swollen. Don't think it's infected, but I'll keep an eye on it, of course. Would NOT recommend."

• tea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2015

"I've been applying Jublia on four infected nails for almost two months now, and so far, there's been no noticeable improvement. I plan to continue with the treatment for the recommended period in hopes it will work at some point."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2016

"I had toenail fungus on my big toe for 30 years. My doctor prescribed Jublia at night and Kersal in the mornings. Within 6 months, my toenail looks great!! After 30 years, I never dreamed that I could have these results. I'm very pleased with the product."

• Roe...
• January 15, 2020

"As soon as I started Jublia, I saw a difference. I live in the US, so HARD to get this drug, but worth it. Both my thumbnails had eroded down to no nails at all. People always asked me what was wrong with my nails and what happened. My dermatologist would not prescribe it to me, so I had to go to a doctor who did. I found a coupon and got one bottle for only $65.00. My dermatologist did prescribe me terbinafine 250-milligram tablets. I have been taking both together, it has only been three months, and I am on the same one bottle, and my nail on the nail bed that didn't even have a nail has grown back completely. The one on the other hand has been infected longer, but it's coming along. I have been using it for less than three months. I have been suffering from this condition for a decade. I shaved the tip of the bottle down like some suggested, and it is still wet without squeezing the bottle. I don't even put it on every day at all. The staff said there was nothing they could do, and my nail bed was dead. Boy, were they wrong."

• Ver...
• March 8, 2018

"On March 2017, I wrote that I was using Jublia and that my toenail was already pink and that in a few more months, the last of it would be gone. It's March 8, 2018, and my toenail is just now totally pink! It took 14-15 months for the toenail to totally grow in healthy. I wrote that I was filing the nail very thin so that the drug could fully penetrate the nail. I continued to do so, but it took so much longer than expected for the nail to totally grow in! In fact, I'm still using it to be extra sure that it's really, totally gone. The nail now just looks like the others. I had no idea a toenail took this long to totally grow back in. I give Jublia two thumbs up, but I've been using it for a long time. Not sure the last 3 months of use were necessary, but after so long I wasn't taking any chances. You now would never know which toenail had fungus. And I will use the Jublia until this last bottle is used up. I have to say, I'm thrilled not to have a fugly toenail!"