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Acyclovir for Cold Sores User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Zovirax, Sitavig

Acyclovir has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 33 reviews for the treatment of Cold Sores. 88% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 3% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Acyclovir

  • JDC
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • September 27, 2021

"Acyclovir is a miracle drug. I developed cold sores that began inside my nose, never knowing what they were. Very painful. Eventually they spread (after blowing my nose during a cold) underneath the nose, then the top of the lip! Dr prescribed this and I take 400 mg 2x a day , it prevents them from forming. Now I start them when I feel that tingling begin under my nose. You must start them ASAP when you feel one coming on. One of the scientists who helped create this drug won a Nobel prize for it. There was no drug for this before. It’s a true godsend."

10 / 10
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  • dissa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 12, 2022

Zovirax (acyclovir) "I was disappointed the price you pay and the amount you get it did not last two days so I wont know just how good its meant to be because I could not do the recommended four days treatment. Therefore my hunt continues for a cold sore cream that will last and not disappoint as zovirax did"

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  • RM91
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 17, 2022

"I was experiencing reoccurring cold sores for approximately 9 months, they would appear mainly every 3 weeks and sometimes lasting for up to 3 weeks. I had one experience where I had 5 days in between one finishing and one appearing. Safe to say I was desperate and at my whits end. My mental health was suffering and my relationship...where my partner also works away so this made things even more difficult. I did my research and came across acyclovir and requested my doctor put me on suppression therapy and they immediately agreed. I was genuinely overjoyed and cried as soon as I came off the phone. I absolutely couldn't recommend this medication enough, I'm now 3.5 months into a 6 month prescription and couldn't be more happy with how things are going. I take two tablets per day, I chose one in the morning and one in the evening. I've not had any and only hope after my 6 month therapy it maintains suppression of the virus. Hopefully it's as successful for others too."

10 / 10
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  • raglan
  • March 13, 2021

"I have taken acyclovir sporadically for the last two years. My blood cell count was low so I was forced to go off it for a number of months after beginning treatment. I resumed taking it two months ago and I must admit it has been very good. Before beginning acyclovir I had only 1-2 obs but almost constant nerve pain in the anal region. It had been like this (undiagnosed despite numerous doctor's visits) for around 17 years. After acyclovir began and then stopped because of blood cell count, it was however infinitely worse. I had permanent obs and permanent nerve pain in the anal region, and now I had permanent nerve pain in my vaginal area. my doctor originally prescribed me 400mg twice a day but I found I need to take it 3 times a day in order to quell the obs. I am hoping that in another 10-24 months it will be cured but I am suspending my belief as yet."

7 / 10
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  • Linda
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 16, 2023

Sitavig (acyclovir) "I was prescribed Sitavig in 2016 by a dermatologist. Having huge cold sores on my chin frequently, this medication was a blessing! I was without a cold sore for around 5 years and when they did come back, it was on a smaller scale. My insurance covered it before, but not now with a different one. I can't afford it now."

9 / 10
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  • Killt...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • February 24, 2015

Sitavig (acyclovir) "Easy quick to use, expensive but the best product available. All insurance companies do not cover it which is very unfortunate."

9 / 10
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  • Smiff
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 20, 2018

"This medication is great! I can't believe it works so fast.. I will definitely recommend it!"

10 / 10
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  • whoozat
  • July 3, 2015

Sitavig (acyclovir) "$435.00 for 2 pills? My doctor had a coupon for $400.00 but still...It seemed to help some but not worth the money. Insurance would not cover."

7 / 10
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  • Quest...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 9, 2018

Sitavig (acyclovir) "Works wonders, but takes a full 24 hours of awkwardly sitting on my gums before dissolving."

8 / 10
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  • Louisa...
  • February 1, 2018

"Great medicine I've never experienced side effects that I'm aware of and took while pregnant."

10 / 10
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  • Robo...
  • May 17, 2017

"It gave me prostate issues and erection problems. I never had a breakout. The trade off wasn't worth it."

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