The most effective and inexpensive treatment for toenail fungus
Many people are frustrated by their persistent toenail fungus.
People with toenail fungus which is also called onycomycosis have thickened, fragile or cracked toenails. Their toenails have whitish to yellow-brown discoloration and may be deformed.
The most effective and inexpensive treatment for confirmed toenail fungus is an oral medication called terbinafine. The medication is taken once a day for 12 weeks. It costs $27 at Walmart with a goodRX coupon. The clinical cure rate is 38 to 76 %.
Terbinafine tablets are contraindicated in patients with Chronic or active liver disease.
The most frequent side effects of terbinafine are headache, gastrointestinal disturbance such as diarrhea and/or dyspepsia), rash and elevated liver enzymes
Terbinafine can interact with other medications such as tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tamoxifen, beta-blockers etc.
Other Treatment Options include:
Oral Medications:
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Topical Solutions:
Ciclopirox 8%
Efinaconazole (Jublia) 10%
Tavaborole (Kerydin) 5%
Procedures:
Toenail removal
Laser treatment