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Penciclovir topical for Cold Sores User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Denavir

Penciclovir topical has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 64 reviews for the treatment of Cold Sores. 89% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 6% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Penciclovir topical

  • Sue...
  • March 10, 2016

Denavir (penciclovir) "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!"

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

Denavir (penciclovir) "Pain is decreased as well as time of breakout. Best stuff ever but very expensive."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 4, 2012

Denavir (penciclovir) "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."

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  • Coral...
  • June 16, 2009

Denavir (penciclovir) "I never seen a medicine work so fast and been so efficient with cold sores."

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  • Anonymous
  • July 8, 2010

Denavir (penciclovir) "I've had cold sores since I was young and this medicine is fantastic! It will stop the cold sore from getting really large and it heals a lot faster. Great product!"

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 21, 2011

Denavir (penciclovir) "Best cold sore medication ever. I have tried everything, this stops it from growing right away so they don't last near as long."

10 / 10
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  • Taylor...
  • September 8, 2018

Denavir (penciclovir) "Only thing that works!! In addition to valtrex"

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 18, 2008

Denavir (penciclovir) "I get cold sores frequently in fall and winter. Denavir is wonderful! When I use it at the first sign, sometimes it doesn't even develop into a cold sore. I always keep this on hand."

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  • Suz
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 16, 2017

Denavir (penciclovir) "Finally a medication that truly delivers on its claim! Clears up cold sores within a day or two if caught early, otherwise, still provides relief and shortens duration. This stuff works!!!"

10 / 10
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  • Brenhug
  • March 1, 2016

Denavir (penciclovir) "Denavir is truly the best cure for cold sores. Heals fast and stops pain on contact. I love it!"

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  • Carol
  • October 8, 2017

Denavir (penciclovir) "Denavir, for me, does not work. It does not stop the cold sore formation and does not heal it quickly. It has taken nearly 2 weeks for my cold sore to heal."

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  • BJazz
  • February 17, 2016

Denavir (penciclovir) "Didn't pick up the prescription. My cost was $300! Too bad! This is the best medicine for cold sores!"

10 / 10
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  • Annie
  • May 27, 2015

Denavir (penciclovir) "This is the best medicine for cold sores that I have ever tried. If you suffer from them, please, please, please get some. This had made such a difference in my life."

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  • Happy...
  • June 13, 2013

"Feel a tingle, and put it on and no symptoms. Finally."

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  • Jaime
  • April 14, 2017

"I bought it yesterday for 6 eur. My blister has already gone. I cannot believe it is so expensive in the US."

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  • Edward...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • November 18, 2022

"Its ridiculous - in eastern Europe Penciclovir tube costs $1 !!!!!! Whats wrong with healthcare in USA - selling $1 drug for $1000, its insane!!!!!"

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  • jenny
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • September 14, 2022

Denavir (penciclovir) "It is the only thing that works quickly and without side effects like stomach pain. On my last overseas trip, I was able to pick up two small 2 gm tubes for $18 each instead of $900. Crazy."

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