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Condition: Cold Sore
6/16/2013 6:37:02 PM

Reviewer: nny, Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I was fed up with hellish sores on my face so next time I was prepared: had a tube at work and at home, so next time it started tingling I applied Abreva right away, and it's been 48 hours, not a single blister popped out! It still itches and tingles but winding down, but comparing to the last time I had sheer hell and ugliness all over my face I can't praise this thing enough. Worth it!!

Condition: Cold Sore
2/21/2013 11:57:05 PM

Reviewer: Denavir4Me, Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
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

Condition: Cold Sore
1/29/2013 12:08:37 PM

Reviewer: Oinkoink2112@gmail.com, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

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

Condition: Cold Sore
12/28/2012 10:39:30 AM

Reviewer: No More Sore, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
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

Condition: Cold Sore
12/19/2012 9:33:57 PM

Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

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

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