Acyclovir topical for Cold Sores User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Zovirax Cream, Zovirax Ointment
Reviews for Acyclovir topical
- Mon...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 28, 2018
Acyclovir topical "Way better than Abreva! 1 to 2 days max and it is gone."
- Kit...
- June 15, 2018
Acyclovir topical "This stuff is amazing, does not burn. It heals the pain and cold sore."
- Anonymous
- March 18, 2010
Acyclovir topical "It is very effective!"
- 12J...
- October 14, 2009
"It is well worth the cost, decreases outbreak time, and reduces pain and embarrassment."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Gra...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 21, 2022
Acyclovir topical "Save yourself some money and don’t be fooled into buying this expensive and totally ineffective ointment, as it has never worked for me. Yet, in desperation, I seem to keep buying it, but no longer."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 13, 2018
Acyclovir topical "I just want to mention that in my country, Zovirax costs something like $10 for 10g! I cannot believe how expensive it is in the US. That's insane."
- Mir...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 3, 2018
"The best medicine for cold sores! I apply it as much as possible throughout the day and have never had a blister since using it. Would recommend it to everyone."
- Whi...
- July 18, 2016
"Had shingles as a kid and adult. In 2010, shingles popped out on the side of my face... bad news times 10. Acyclovir is the best, without it, well, I do not want to think about that!"
- Cin...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 6, 2019
Acyclovir topical "The cream works for me, but I also have to avoid sun and wind exposure. It is probably best to stay home as much as possible."
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Acyclovir topical "You can buy this off the shelf in the UK, at any pharmacy and many supermarkets, for around £5 for a 2g pump. Worth stocking up if you're visiting from the US!"