Denavir for Cold Sores User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• January 31, 2012

"I tend to get really bad cold sores when I get sick, sunburned, or chew my lips too much. After battling the flu, a big sucker popped up, covering almost half of my entire bottom lip. It came on a Thursday and was completely gone by that Sunday. The only drawback is I still got the cluster of blisters - it's almost as if Denavir draws out the virus and kills it fast. Fastest cold sore relief I have ever used!"

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2011

"This medicine is AMAZING. I woke up with a tingling feeling Wednesday morning, by the afternoon, it started taking its course. I picked up Denavir from the pharmacy that afternoon and started applying every two hours, like it recommends. It has kept the cold sore at an absolute minimum. It hasn't even developed fully, and I think it's already on its way out. 3 days! AMAZING! It's super expensive if you don't have insurance, but if you do, get this."

• Sor...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 10, 2016

"This is the best solution to nasty cold sores... If you are reading these reviews to get an idea about this medicine, stop now and order one right now. Believe everything every person is saying here about this cream. It is a miracle cream on every use."

• ant...
• October 30, 2019

"It works okay I think, but the price increase from three years ago is mind-boggling. I would never have paid it but the pharmacy service covered by my insurance got my money and won't give it back. I am appalled that a drug company can do this but not at all surprised."

• Anonymous
• July 9, 2008

"My husband used a Denavir sample, attained from our dermatologist. He did not begin use at onset, but when he began Denavir, the 'cold sore' disappeared in half the normal time - no side effects either. We were astounded. Tried to get another sample - they didn't have any more, but gave my husband an Rx for it. Checked with the pharmacy - the cost for Denavir was exorbitant. It is great stuff."

• Bos...
• December 14, 2013

"May be influenced by sun exposure; a dog kissing you on the lips; a stranger kissing in the mouth; a woman's menstrual cycle. Apply this cream every few hours and at bedtime. It will hasten the healing. Also applying an ice cube helps."

• Vee...
• March 9, 2016

"NEVER have I used a medication for my cold sores that has been so effective. I've tried everything! Denivar is amazing. I have struggled with cold sores since I was about 12 years old, getting about two or three per year. My doctor prescribed Denivar last month when I first felt the "tingle", and it stopped the blister before it ever developed. I have found a miracle!!!!"

• Ken...
• January 21, 2018

"I have suffered from occasional fever blisters since childhood. As a teen and adult, they are embarrassing. Stress can do it, and also, if my body is fighting off an illness, which I suppose is stressful for the body. For many years, as soon as I feel the tingling of a new one beginning, I put Denavir on and it can stop it cold. It is truly an effective drug. Over-the-counter treatments do not work. Denavir does. I ask my doctor for occasional prescriptions just so I always have it in the house, even though I don't get them nearly as often anymore."

• jmo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2016

"I have been getting several cold sores a year and I am not lucky enough to feel that first tingle. I wake up with a full blown blister! I've tried Abreva and several over the counter remedies with no luck. I finally asked my Dr for something stronger and they prescribed Valtrex. I had no luck with that either. I woke up on a Monday with a huge cold sore blister and took my Valtrex as prescribed with no luck. I saw my Dr again and asked for Denavir because I saw great reviews online. I applied it on Thursday to a very huge, and disgusting, blister every 2 hours as directed and by Sunday the cold sore was gone!! Normally it takes me almost 2 full weeks to get rid of one. This is truly my miracle product! However, it is ridiculously expansive."

• Jac...
• October 13, 2017

"Mylan now owns Denavir and they have jacked up the price to US$1000 a tube. Not worth it. The patent will expire in 2020. I have stop using it even though my insurance covers this for an $30 co-pay. I have tried taking L-lysine and vitamin C during an outbreak. They worked almost as well, In the US,the over-counter Abreva works as well for me. It cost at most $15 a tube. If you are outside of the US, you can easily get generic Acyclovir 5% for less than $10 a tube. Try to reduce stress in your life, exercise and eat well. You will probably get less occurences."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2015

"I'm only 16 but I've been getting cold sores since I was about 1 1/2 years old. I used to get them about at least once every two months but now that I'm getting older I get them at least twice a year. I've had so many troubles treating mine with medication and have tried everything!! When i get them I get them EVERYWHERE, I even have intense scar tissue on my chin from previous infections. Usually I let it takes it's natural course as medicines only seem to make it more painful. But my doctor prescribed Denavir and I tried it and at first I was skeptical, I had intense pain at application, but 10 minutes later the swelling was completely gone and had NO pain. I use it more as a pain reliever than anything else honestly."

• Pay...
• May 29, 2017

"I've had cold sores for as long as I can remember. I always get them when I'm really stressed out. I've had up to 5 at one time. At that point, I finally went to my doctor who prescribed me Valtrex, which doesn't do much for me. I went to a dermatologist for an unrelated issue and he asked what I was taking for cold sores (I had one on my lip). He prescribed me Denavir and it works wonders. Cuts out the pain and itching and reduces healing time drastically! Luckily, I have tricare, so I have no co-pays for prescriptions. I didn't know it costs so much until I read other reviews! So thankful for my hubby being in the military!"

• Nic...
• December 16, 2017

"I developed a very painful cold sore on my lip. Hands down the most painful cold sore I've had in my life. I couldn't open my mouth or talk without it hurting and stinging. I used Orajel and it gave me no relief. I went to my doctor 2 days ago and was prescribed Denavir and my cold sore is healed. I feel so much better. Would highly recommend this!"

• Jko...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 29, 2014

"I'm recent years...maybe once every 6 months (during times of extreme stress) I will get a cold sore usually on my chin. It would normally take 2 full weeks to heal, was the size of a quarter. I tried everything and my Dr. prescribed me this. It's a miracle...plain in simple. It zaps that cold sore in 3 days and immediately starts healing. You will pay through the nose if you don't have insurance but thank God I do as it's literally $500 for a small tube. My co pay is still $30 but it's worth every cent!"

• Jen...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 25, 2024

"I discovered Denavir almost 30 years ago while visiting my dentist. He saw my cold sore & asked if it was recurring in about the same spot. Yes! He prescribed it. NOTHING had ever worked before Denavir. Penciclovir is the ONLY one that works for me THE ONLY ONE. I have no idea why. But it is by far the best for me in how fast it works as soon as I feel the tell-tell signs I am getting one (caused by sickness, stress, overexposure to sun, insomnia, etc.). I have tried ALL other topical creams such as those containing Acyclovir as well as all pills containing Valacyclovir plus every topical cold sore medicine available over-the-counter, and NOTHING has ever worked for me. I rate this medicine a 10 but the prohibitive cost (even with insurance) is ridiculous. I cannot even get a doctor help me get it via a Canadian Rx where it may cost only $50-60 per tube."

• Dor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2022

"I don’t know why I get cold sores sometimes, but, this is the first time something has truly relieved it. Deniver has helped with the pain and the healing process. I’ve only been using it 2 days and now I’ll go back out in public again."

• Dan...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 15, 2019

"This drug does work wonders, but as stated here by almost everyone, it is prohibitively expensive. Order it online from Canada, fax them your Rx, it comes from Europe, 3 - 2 oz tubes cost me $113.76."

• Hon...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 26, 2020

"I've been using it for years, but can no longer afford it. The cost is over $800.00 and is not covered by my insurance. Why is it so expensive, and why can't we get help from insurance companies?"

• Jim...
• February 7, 2017

"Almost $1,000 for a 5-gram tube! The owners should be ashamed. They'll get rich, and hopefully be able to take all their riches to the grave."

• Ter...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 29, 2017

"Denavir is the only medication I've ever found that takes care of a cold sore as soon as you feel the tingle. I just don't understand why a small tube costs almost a thousand dollars!!"

• jga...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 18, 2019

"Excellent if taken early will completely eliminate getting a cold sore . Abreva is a joke - it does nothing"

• Sue...
• March 10, 2016

"Best medicine ever!! Have been using it for years...tried everything else. Went to pick up my RX today...Cost $757.00, my insurance wont pay for it anymore. This is crazy!"

• Smi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2013

"Pain is decreased, as well as the time of breakout. Best stuff ever, but very expensive."

• Anonymous
• December 4, 2012

"I've gotten cold sores since childhood, 40+ years ago. I've tried many remedies, Denavir is by far the best I've ever used, especially when used at the first sign of an outbreak."

• Cor...
• June 16, 2009

"I have never seen a medicine work so fast and been so efficient with cold sores."