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Zovirax for Cold Sores User Reviews

Rating: 7.5

Zovirax has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the treatment of cold sores. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

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  • Bel...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 9, 2018

"Took one ten-day course of this antiviral over seven years ago and have never had even a hint of another fever blister symptom ever since. I felt better after the first week, and remarkably stronger after completing the 10-day prescription. Next best thing to a cure."

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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • April 14, 2019

"I get cold sores mainly in the summer, my symptoms start off with dry and itchy lips, and then they start to blister and swell. I recommend if you have the same symptoms as me, then put the Zovirax on as SOON AS POSSIBLE! The cold sore feels much better as soon as it’s on, the healing begins straight away, the blister on the mouth begins to dry out, so it may feel uncomfortable. Because of this, I also use Carmex Lip Balm to keep my lips moisturized. I use Zovirax every time I get a cold sore, and they heal much faster, for me it’s a max of 4 days. Amazing product and definitely worth the money!"

10 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 5, 2022

"I went down with the mother of all (weeping, rapidly expanding) cold sore infections in my twenties, and it took weeks for a doctor to identify what it was. Zovirax tablets sorted it right out. My experience was so horrific that I kept the stuff to have for years afterwards, and if ever anything cold sore like appeared, I nailed it real quick with a short course of 400 mg tablets. I think it happened twice, then my body 'learned from the experience' because I've not had a recurrence in 30 years, nor (yet) got shingles... Good stuff!"

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 12, 2022

"I was disappointed the price you pay and the amount you get. It did not last two days, so I won't know just how good it's meant to be because I could not do the recommended four days of treatment. Therefore, my hunt continues for a cold sore cream that will last and not disappoint, as Zovirax did."

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