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What Are The Side Effects Of Terbinafine?

I have been taking terbinafine for a month and a half and have not noticed any improvement in toe nail fungus. I have also noticed intermittent chest pain for the past 2 weeks and found that it is a possible side effect. How common is this side effect?
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Terbinafine needs to be taken for 12 weeks (3months) for toe nail infections. Also fungal infections do take a lot of time to heal. Maintain good hygiene and adhere to the prescription for better results.
As you have not provided much details on intermittent chest pain, I will explain in a general way. Terbinafine can cause dyspepsia in about 5% of patients that can cause intermittent chest pain. If the chest pain is related to any cardiovascular disease, that type of pain might not be attributed to terbinafine or the incidence is very rare.
Hope the above information clarifies your doubts. Thanks.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Terbinafine?

Terbinafine needs to be taken for 12 weeks (3months) for toe nail infections. Also fungal infections do take a lot of time to heal. Maintain good hygiene and adhere to the prescription for better results. As you have not provided much details on intermittent chest pain, I will explain in a general way. Terbinafine can cause dyspepsia in about 5% of patients that can cause intermittent chest pain. If the chest pain is related to any cardiovascular disease, that type of pain might not be attributed to terbinafine or the incidence is very rare. Hope the above information clarifies your doubts. Thanks.