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Is It Advisable To Drink Alcohol While On Lamisil?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Apr 2022
Question: I’m taking 250mg of Generic lamisil. Terbinafine
It says not to drink alcohol if I drank one night during the weekend would it be ok ?
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Answered by Dr. Malik (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is not advised to drink Alcohol while you are taking Lamisil.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Lamisil is a brand name for generic Terbinafine hydrochloride. It is not advised to drink alcohol while you are on Lamisil.
Lamisil may cause liver injury as a side effect. Therefore, if a patient is taking Lamisil for a long time it is advised to monitor liver function tests.

Alcohol produces toxic enzymes in the liver and together with Lamisil may have an additive effect on your liver. Even a one-time drink of Alcohol may damage your liver.

Please, try to avoid alcohol while you are taking Lamisil.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thank you.
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Is It Advisable To Drink Alcohol While On Lamisil?

Brief Answer: It is not advised to drink Alcohol while you are taking Lamisil. Detailed Answer: Hello, Lamisil is a brand name for generic Terbinafine hydrochloride. It is not advised to drink alcohol while you are on Lamisil. Lamisil may cause liver injury as a side effect. Therefore, if a patient is taking Lamisil for a long time it is advised to monitor liver function tests. Alcohol produces toxic enzymes in the liver and together with Lamisil may have an additive effect on your liver. Even a one-time drink of Alcohol may damage your liver. Please, try to avoid alcohol while you are taking Lamisil. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you.