Is there a drug for getting rid of toenail fungus?

Question

I have heard that there out somewhere there is a pill or drug for toenail fungus? Is there?

Answer 1

John, you came to the right place! I once had fungus in my toenail. I went to the doctor and he gave me a prescription for Lamisil The medicine worked. Apparently many people have fungus in their toes.

Answer 2

I had a real bad case of it myself, a while ago, and like you didn't want to take medications that might have adverse effects on my body. I did a little research and found a liquid from Australia called Tea Tree Oil. Seems the Aborigines have been using it for centuries for just about all that ails you. It's a fungicide, antibacterial, and antiseptic, all rolled into one. Got a scratch or scrape? Dab some on and it will start healing right away. As for the toenail fungus, remember, it lives deep in the toenail so healing it will take an average of six months before the new nail is completely grown back in. Don't wear shoes that are plastic. Stick to leather, and change to cotton socks. Anything that holds moisture next to your feet will just promote a reinfection. When Summer comes, drag out those sandals and wear them as much as you can. Lots of fresh air on those tootsies will speed the healing. You need to dab it on the leading edge of your toenails and let it seep under them. Do it after you shower in the morning. Wash your feet again before you go to bed and reapply. Whatever you do, be patient. Even with prescription medications, it will take the same ammount of time as with the Tea Tree Oil.

Answer 3

Lamisil was not advised by my doctor since you have to be treated for liver damage later. Lamisil also takes about 6 months to cure it.
My doctor described the toenail fungus liquid that you brush on every day (twice a day if possible) in any drugstore and it works in a little over two months.

Answer 4

There is a pill (Lamisil), but my girlfirend's dad (who is a family practice physician) says it doesn't work very well. Pills are a systemic form of treatment because the medicine gets in your bloodstream, and toenail fungus is a local problem (it's only in the one spot, on your toes). He recommends trimming down the nails as far as you possibly can and soaking your toes in peroxide. Keep doing this, trimming and soaking, until the fungus goes away. Toenails don't grow very fast so it may take awhile, but he says this is the absolute best way to get rid of it.

Answer 5

yes there is such a drug it comes in both a cream and a pill.
there is another way that is cheap and works great.
put some water in a bucket put one or two cap fulls of bleach in the water. soak feet for 10 min or more say 15 min.
rinse feet in clear water. dry feet well. this will do the same thing as the medication. the only thing you have to watch is that you dont pour in too much bleach that can cause a chemical burn . but you would know if that was happening as it is slow and it itches. if you do that just rinse feet in cool water for a while and use less bleach next time .
you should do this every day until its all better.

Answer 6

Yes, there definetely is. My mom has very bad toenail fungus, and her feet to put it nicely stink!
She visited the doctor and he gave her a prescription. The drug was something like flixoline. (sp)?

Answer 7

Try rubbing chopped garlic. The oils after being pressed or cut will release and this is what you want to apply on your nail. This is the most natural way to treat nail fungus on a daily basis.

Answer 8

My husband used Vick's Vapor Rub to get rid of it. He tried it for several weeks and it really works. There are pills out there but our doctor told us that for the most part that they do more harm than good. They can damage your liver so you have to be evalutaed closely by your doctor to make sure it is not doing any damage.

Answer 9

Lamisil

Answer 10

I have seen the commercials on TV but forget what it's called. They have super cute "Fungus Creatures" though.