Stopping Terbinafine after 6 months and no progress
I decided to stop today after 6 months of taking it and absolutely zero new growth on any of my 3 affected nails. The PA dermatologist who prescribed them to me is just so hard to get in touch with, so I’m making the decision on my own. I do have a follow up appointment in a couple of weeks, but I think it’s just time. Six months is at the max range of any recommended timeline I see online. She only ordered labs once during this entire time (other than the initial baseline labs), which just feels a little irresponsible to me idk. I have felt okay, no side effects except for some intense undereye bagging/dark circles that may or may not be related. I’m curious to see if that improves after stopping.
I’m so upset. I really thought this might work, but I just don’t feel good about being on this medication any longer, especially under the supervision of someone who doesn’t seem super involved. But now it feels like I have no hope. I’m only 33 and the thought of my toenails looking like this for the rest of my life is devastating. I’m so so so disappointed.
Posted Aug 12, 2025, 5:30 PM UTC