Because onychomycosis, aka, toenail fungus, tends to be difficult to treat and repeat infections are very common, doctors often prescribe oral antifungal medications for toenail fungus to try and clear the infected nail(s). Though over-the-counter creams and ointments are widely available, they simply are not effective in the vast majority of cases. Oral medications are much more effective, but they come with a risk for side effects.

Doctors are more likely to recommend oral medications for toenail fungus to people with [Read more…]