Lamisil for Onychomycosis, Fingernail User Reviews

• jer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2012

"I am a healthy 25-year-old male. I cannot remember my toenails not having fungus. I lived through the embarrassment seemingly my whole life, but once my thumbnail became infected to the point where it was practically gone, I had to do anything to treat it. The doctor suggested I take Lamisil. I think he said it has like a 50% chance of working. I was very nervous after reading reviews, but it also helps that I never drink alcohol. I took it from Dec. '11 until March '12, had one liver panel done (normal result). I believe by April my thumbnail was 100% healthy and now (9/12) my toenails are 99% healthy. Thank you. The only side effect I noticed wasn't bad, just that my farts/stool smelled metallic. I say give it a shot, you can always stop taking it."

• Way...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2019

"I have had fingernail fungus for about 5 years now. It started on my left hand thumb and pointer finger. It has since spread to 6 total fingernails and all my toes. Only my big toes got thick and yellow. I don't believe I had a bad case compared to pics I have seen. I tried Ciclopirox for 8 months on all my toes and fingernails. It definitely helped, especially since I ground down 3 fingernails and both big toes. But it got to be such a big pain I decided to try Lamisil. I've taken a total of 21 pills in the last 60 days, and what a difference! My fingernails were clearing up after 14 pills. Completely growing back from the base of the nail up. All my small toes are clearer and the big toes too, just not as much. Zero side effects. I should have done this years ago!"

• jay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2015

"I had my fungus infection for about 5 years, too long. I finally decided to go to the doctor and get something to get rid of the nasty stuff (I had it on almost all my nails, both feet and hands). The doctor told me it was going to take about 6 months to have nice, healthy nails. So to make it short, I noticed my healthy nails growing out in 3 weeks. PLEASE don't spend your money on over-the-counter stuff: lotions, soaps, etc. Take the pill, it works very, very well. It's been about 4 years now, and I have been fungus-free."

• Uro...
• November 16, 2013

"I've been suffering from onychomycosis on my fingernails for a good 4 years. Sadly, in the first 3 years, we tried alternative medications, creams, etc., which didn't help. Finally, I went to another doctor, and she prescribed me Lamisil after running blood tests. My nails have massively improved since early this year. My fingernail, which was 90% covered in dead tissue, is now only at about 20%, and it actually makes me feel better about myself because it's gotten so much better I don't have to hide my fingers anymore. Before using Lamisil, I've been using Loceryl for about a few months, and even now, whilst using Lamisil, I use Loceryl from time to time. Side effect: loss of appetite in the last few weeks. Food isn't as appealing to me anymore."

• Bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2016

"Not worth the risk! The fungus is definitely clearing up, but I've lost my taste, so I'm losing weight (the wrong way) because everything I eat or drink is nasty tasting. I get hungry, but eat a few bites, and it tastes like mush. I lose my appetite and stop eating. My skin is itchy, and I have a thick, coated tongue that's sensitive and achy with a constant feeling of something stuck in the back of my throat. Now I read that my taste buds may not ever wake up again! That's going to seriously lower my quality of life! If I'd known these side effects before taking Lamisil, I wouldn't have taken the risk! Using a topical twice a day of tea tree oil, Vick's VapoRub, or FungiNail for the rest of my life would be worth it to have my taste back!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2018

"Took for 41 days - stopped because of diarrhea, which I have had for 2 weeks now. Tried taking Imodium, but it doesn’t help. Ate the BRAT diet (banana, rice, apple, toast) for several days - didn’t help. Not worth the side effect, and can’t get a decent answer as to when the diarrhea will stop."

• Mar...
• April 14, 2009

"This is my second time using Lamisil. No problems the first time. Within the first 5 days, I developed a progressive rash-starting on my feet, then legs, arms, and trunk. Discontinued after day 13."