Reviewer: Denavir4Me, Female (Patient)

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I tried Abreva numerous times, with very, very little effect. I have now been getting a prescription cream called Denavir for years, which helps much more. My dr says that studies show it doesn't work, but try to tell that to me and both of my daughters. Getting it on there right away is key!! Also, keep in mind that you're only supposed to put it right on the cold sore. Not your entire lip ... Show Full Comment

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I tried Abreva numerous times, with very, very little effect. I have now been getting a prescription cream called Denavir for years, which helps much more. My dr says that studies show it doesn't work, but try to tell that to me and both of my daughters. Getting it on there right away is key!! Also, keep in mind that you're only supposed to put it right on the cold sore. Not your entire lips. Also, make sure you wash your hands before applying, and then after. I know you're not "supposed" to do this, but honestly what has helped me if a blister has already formed, is I burn the end of a needle to sterilize first. I let it cool, I have a tissue ready, and I pierce the blister and carefully squeeze the liquid (loaded with virus! be careful!) out and catch it right away with the tissue. Then I immediately put the Denavir on it and rub it in really well. Repeat. Denavir is NOT cheap. However, it's much, much stronger than Abreva. Even if you did this method with Abreva, I'm guessing it would work better than otherwise. I always carry Denavir with me, you just never know when one will pop up! * Disclaimer: This is what's worked for me. Use at your own risk :)
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Reviewer: Oinkoink2112@gmail.com, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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The package puts too much product out of the pump it is WAY too expensive to waste

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The package puts too much product out of the pump it is WAY too expensive to waste
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Reviewer: No More Sore, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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My (very) occasional cold sore was healed in 2 days. The sore almost disappeared after one day and lip swelling never occurred. I find this product amazing, though I realize it might not work for everyone. The pump is horrible. It pumps out way too much ointment for each use. I semi-cured this by pulling the pump nozzle head off and depressed the exposed stem ever-so-slightly with my thumb nail ... Show Full Comment

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My (very) occasional cold sore was healed in 2 days. The sore almost disappeared after one day and lip swelling never occurred. I find this product amazing, though I realize it might not work for everyone. The pump is horrible. It pumps out way too much ointment for each use. I semi-cured this by pulling the pump nozzle head off and depressed the exposed stem ever-so-slightly with my thumb nail. Took a little getting used to, but worked much better for dispensing the proper amount. I will definitely buy the little tube next time because, at a relative price of $314 per ounce, you don't want to waste this!
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Had a very severe problem with my throat in the larinx area. Like a very dry sensation.

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Had a very severe problem with my throat in the larinx area. Like a very dry sensation.
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Reviewer: HowYaDoin, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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There is no doubt that this product helps limit the size of the cold sore and speeds up the healing time. The key is to put it on early and often and rub it in thoroughly. Also - you have to clean up the area before each use. I use a folded up piece of paper towel to remove the previous application, then rub in the new one. The little pump applicator is awful - really wasteful - so if there is a ... Show Full Comment

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There is no doubt that this product helps limit the size of the cold sore and speeds up the healing time. The key is to put it on early and often and rub it in thoroughly. Also - you have to clean up the area before each use. I use a folded up piece of paper towel to remove the previous application, then rub in the new one. The little pump applicator is awful - really wasteful - so if there is another type of package I would go with that.
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