Lamisil and Bell's palsy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bell's palsy is reported as a side effect among people who take Lamisil (terbinafine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Folic Acid, and have Anaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bell's palsy when taking Lamisil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,455 people who have side effects when taking Lamisil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lamisil?

Lamisil has active ingredients of terbinafine hydrochloride. It is often used in pulmonary aspergilloma (mycetoma). eHealthMe is studying from 14,080 Lamisil users. Check the latest studies of Lamisil.

What is Bell's palsy?

Bell's palsy (facial paralysis) is found to be associated with 569 drugs and 1,254 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bell's palsy.

On Jul, 04, 2026

13,455 people reported to have side effects when taking Lamisil.
Among them, 29 people (0.22%) have Bell's palsy.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Lamisil when they have Bell's palsy? *

What is the gender of people who have Bell's palsy when taking Lamisil? *

female: 78.57 %
male: 21.43 %

What is the age of people who have Bell's palsy when taking Lamisil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lamisil? *

Actemra: 18 people, 62.07%
Asacol: 18 people, 62.07%
Beta Carotene: 18 people, 62.07%
Cefadroxil: 18 people, 62.07%
Risedronate Sodium: 18 people, 62.07%
Cephalexin: 18 people, 62.07%
Dexilant: 18 people, 62.07%
Folic Acid: 18 people, 62.07%
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: 17 people, 58.62%
Alendronate Sodium: 17 people, 58.62%

What are other side effects people have besides Bell's palsy? *

Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 21 people, 72.41%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 20 people, 68.97%
Rashes (redness): 20 people, 68.97%
Inflammation: 19 people, 65.52%
Pain: 19 people, 65.52%
Diarrhea: 19 people, 65.52%
Weight Decreased: 19 people, 65.52%
Nausea And Vomiting: 19 people, 65.52%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 19 people, 65.52%
Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 19 people, 65.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 18 people, 62.07%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 18 people, 62.07%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 18 people, 62.07%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 18 people, 62.07%
Nail Tinea (fungal infection of nail): 5 people, 17.24%
Neck Pain: 1 person, 3.45%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 1 person, 3.45%
Infection: 1 person, 3.45%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 3.45%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on terbinafine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Lamisil) and Lamisil (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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