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Reviewer: achaean, 19-24 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I used it when I first saw signs of a cold sore, I was not happy about the price however. It turned out that the medicine kept the swelling down and made it barely visible, I would say it is well worth the price. In order for it to work you must stick with it, and apply it at least 5 times a day and don't mess with your cold sore. Also it applies on white and dries clear which makes me quite h
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Reviewer: oanna74, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I keep abreva on hand so at the first sign of a sore I apply it. I use a small amount many times a day if I eat I reapply. In the past I would have sores around my mouth, now I can usually catch it before it gets bad.. Would not be without this drug.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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does not help heal the cold sore as far as I am concerned, and it is rather expensive for an over the counter drug.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I used it in between 4 and 6 times a day in moderate uses. Once it was gone I still had a cold sore for a few more days. I wouldn't recommend it. Carmex works the best!
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Reviewer: bear, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I put it on it made the cold sore to spread and it went all around me mouth. then I developed a small allergic reaction to the medicine my lips swelled up as well as my nasal passages. I would say if used in the very begining of a cold sore then it might the cure.
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