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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I used this with trepidation considering the warnings out there about loss of taste. Hasn't happened! I have not used it since and find that I DID experience a shorter lifespan of the cold compared to not using the zinc. I can feel the power and recommend caution but I have not experienced any long term side effects.
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Reviewer: jw, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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Many times I have headed off a cold or the duration of my cold was shorten. I have found it to be effective.
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Reviewer: Lsmith, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)
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Zicam applied as nasal gel. Impressive in stopping a cold from getting started and effective in shortening a cold if it has already taken hold. This is the only treatment I have found that truly affects the length and severity of colds. I have had a hard time finding in stores this last year since reports of loss of some sense of smell. Totally safe if used as directed. My whole family and lots
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Reviewer: bland now, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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After taking four doses of this product orally I have lost my sense of taste.
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Reviewer: francisdepaul, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)
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