Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with
the NHS website.
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Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything
from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit.
You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website,
or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.
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Taking Or Using Terbinafine With Other Medicines And Herbal SupplementsNHS medicines information on possible interactions with terbinafine and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.Cautions with other medicinesTerbinafine cream, gel, sprays and solution are generally OK to use when taking other medicines. However, terbinafine tablets and some medicines can affect each other. If you're prescribed the tablets, tell your doctor if you're taking: - antidepressants
- beta blockers for heart problems
- oral contraception
- amiodarone, to treat heart problems
- ciclosporin, used after an organ transplant
- cimetidine, to treat stomach problems such as indigestion
- rifampicin, to treat bacterial infections
- tamoxifen, to treat breast cancer
- warfarin, to treat and prevent blood clots
These are not all the medicines that can affect terbinafine. For a full list, check the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Taking terbinafine with painkillersIt's safe to take or use terbinafine with paracetamol, ibuprofen, diclofenac or naproxen. However terbinafine tablets can affect: - codeine - terbinafine tablets can affect how well codeine works. If you notice your pain is not as well controlled as usual ask your doctor about other painkillers you could use
- tramadol - terbinafine tablets can increase your chance of getting side effects from tramadol. Speak to your doctor if you get side effects or feel unwell in any other way
Mixing terbinafine with herbal remedies and supplementsThere's not enough information to say that complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with terbinafine. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.
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OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | ![](/images/spacer.gif) |
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