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Reviewer: JAN BROWNING, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am 75 developed a cold sore on my lip. I spent $65.00 and used it exactly as directed. After 6 days it looked the same as before I used it. It also left a worse looking white spot on my lip to draw attention to my face: I stopped using it and applied Aloe based gel. $9.00, after 4 days of this my sore disappeared. I want my money back. USELESS
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Reviewer: NM, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Been using it for years. Seems to do the trick in stopping or reducing symptoms. Becomes less effective with time so need a new tube if old one been open for a while.
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Reviewer: CH, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Treats the cold sore fast. Much better than otc cold sore ointments.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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A very expensive perscription that doesn't work. And when I started using the tube, I had to squeeze it at least an inch before any medication came out. I'm not sure if the tube wasn't completely filled or that they put it in a larger tube to make you think you are getting more.
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Reviewer: JJEJ, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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The first time I used this, it worked great! smaller blisters and went away quickly. But each time I used it afterward, it's been completely ineffective. Gave some to my sister to try with exact same results.
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