Lamisil (Terbinafine) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Lamisil Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Lamisil)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Lamisil)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medication.

Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, or urinating more than usual.

What should I avoid while taking terbinafine (Lamisil)?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using terbinafine.

What other drugs will affect terbinafine (Lamisil)?

Before taking terbinafine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);
rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane);
another antifungal antibiotic, such as fluconazole (Diflucan);
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
a heart rhythm medication such as propafenone (Rythmol) or flecainide (Tambocor);
an "SSRI" antidepressant such as fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), or paroxetine (Paxil);
a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others;
an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate); or
a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic), bisoprolol (Zebeta, Ziac), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), timolol (Blocadren), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with terbinafine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about terbinafine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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