Acyclovir topical for Cold Sores User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Zovirax Ointment, Zovirax Cream
Acyclovir topical has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 55 reviews for the treatment of Cold Sores. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 24% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Acyclovir topical
- Anonymous
- December 24, 2019
Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) "It works for me. No doubt about it. But in Canada I had to pay $80 for a tiny tube. Then, 2/3 of the tube was air. So thanks for that."
- Kitty...
- June 15, 2018
Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) "This stuff is amazing does not burn, it heals the pain & cold sore"
- Anonymous
- March 18, 2010
Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) "it is very effective!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 13, 2018
Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) "I just want to mention that in my country zovirax costs something like 10$ 10g! I cannot believe how expensive is in US. Thats insane"
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- Cindy
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 6, 2019
Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) "the cream works for me but I but also have to avoid sun and wind exposure. It is probably best stay home as much as possible."
- Anonymous
- November 22, 2009
Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) "Great treatment!"
- 12JULIE
- October 14, 2009
"It is well worth the cost, decreases out break time and reduces pain and embarrassment."
- Grasc...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 21, 2022
Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) "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."
- Mirac...
- 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."
- Whisp...
- July 18, 2016
"Had cores 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!"
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Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) "I love Zovirax in the little pump. Clears up cold sores in 3 days. However I’ve noticed the amount of cream in the pump has become less. Disappointing."