Docosanol topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Smpm
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 17, 2019

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Abreva has worked for me every time. If you use it at first sign, and rub it in until the product disappears every time you use it, it will stop the virus from growing and spreading. My outbreaks are gone in 3 to 4 days. If you dab it on and don’t rub it in, it won’t work. If you use it after the blister has begun to form, it won’t work. Also, even if you use it at first sign, the blister will form, but it won’t be as big."

• Cass
• May 23, 2017

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Felt a little numb on the top of my lip, so I ran to put some Abreva on it. I used it for about a day and a half as directed (5x daily) with quite a healthy amount each time. I realized after the day and a half that anywhere I put the Abreva, the cold sore had spread to and was now blistering. It did the exact opposite of what it said it was supposed to do. Will never use again."

• never...
• October 23, 2019

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I had 2 little bumps near the bottom of my lip.. I put abreva on it soon as I felt the tingling and saw the bumps starting. I went to bed and woke up the next morning. It now looks like I got punched in the mouth and I have about 7 bumps on my lip. This is the worst product I have ever used. Its 5 to 6 times the size it was before I went to bed."

• Sarah...
• October 18, 2014

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I suffer from cold sores once a year usually October or November but I find Abreva works well when first signs of cold sore appear. I can't ever seem to catch it at the "first tingle" usually wake up with one trying to pop out. I immediately throw on some Abreva then take some lysine pills and some Vitamin c. Seems to heal it fast . In like 3 days. If the blister sadly appears I use Abreva every other hour and take 2 lysine pills every other 4 hours. "

• Ugh
• January 24, 2016

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Abreva used to work for me, but the last couple of times I've used it.. it seemed liked it didn't do anything to help supress the sore.. this time my sore keeps getting bigger and bigger! I started applying as soon as I felt the sore coming on and it just didn't help at all! Same thing the last time."

• Zeebra
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2019

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I had a tingle on my lower lip and felt a bump forming. I decided to get Abreva because I’ve used it years before and it worked for cold sores. I always use Q-tips to apply and made sure no double dipping. BUT this time it made it 100x worse. Blister Bumps formed all over my bottom lip and spread to my upper lip and to the nose. I had to go to the doctor to get oral medication. Don’t ever use this product !!!!"

• stickit
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2016

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "It's a scam and a total waste of money, all cold sores will start healing itself in 3 days. I speak from 70 years of experience. Save your money. When I feel the first tingling of a cold sore I use Blistex and use it continually for 2 or 3 days and the blister doesn't even form. It's quite obvious that you don't accept comments that are truthful and affect your monetary bottom line. Another evidence of a scam."

• S7ano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2014

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I've used Abreva before but it didn't work as affectively, perhaps that was because I used it probably 2 days after my cold sore had already began to swell up/blister. This time around, I woke up to work and felt that tingling feeling on my top lip - knowing it was a cold sore. I treated it with my Burt's Bees chapstick throughout the day at work. It wasn't until late evening when I did a Target run to get Abreva. I applied it right away and probably 3x that night. It's been 3 days and my cold sore has reached the point where my blister could be picked off and healing. I applied it at least 5x a day, every 3hrs. I'm very satisfied! My cold sore skipped the whole stage where it plumps up, like a BIG BUMP on my lip, went straight to the blist"

• Dontb...
• November 17, 2019

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Abreva was used at the very beginning before I even felt a tingle. I used it and it spread the cold sore terribly. Now I have two outbreak spots which is very rare for how I get them. Never buying this again. Con product that doesn’t do anything but make it way worse."

• booya...
• January 18, 2015

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I love this product. The first day I felt the tingling I went to go buy the product and by the morning I had no itching, tingling or much of anything. They were really small. By the third day they were pretty much gone. No one noticed I ever had it."

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2011

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "If you use Abreva at the onset of itching where the cold sore (herpes simplex) begins, apply it immediately at the dosage on the bottle (as with any prescription) - the cold sore does NOT crust over, this medication actually starts the healing process within by absorption. I'm just getting over one, and it was gone in 3 days without the crusty look, or scab formation that is the most embarrassing part of a cold sore and with Abreva; this does not happen. I highly recommend it, also, talk to your Dr. about Zovirax (Acyclovir). Using it in conjunction with the Abreva, works wonders!"

• KayKay
• May 17, 2015

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "It really works!! Ive got cold sores twice before, the first outbreak was in the middle of my bottom lip and the corner of my mouth- at the same time!! It was so bad I still have a faint scar!! The second one was bad as well. This time by the time I felt the burning tingle and ran to the bathroom mirror there were already 2 tiny blisters!! I got Abreva immediately, but all reviews and directions say get it BEFORE the first blister shows. Well it didn't make the 2 tiny blisters I already had disappear (I normally have a cluster of 10+) but it made it so there was NO redness & it stopped any new blisters. Normally it takes 1-2 weeks to heal, I'm on day 3 and I'm amazed! Its expensive, but its 110% worth it"

• Girl
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2020

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I used Abreva when I was younger and it really helped a lot. Now I recently saw a fever blister on the corner of my lip so I went and bought Abreva right away and applied it to both sides of the corners of my lip. The next morning both corners of my lip was super swollen and there were several blisters!!! I couldn’t even close my mouth without being in such pain. Definitely won’t be ever using Abreva again. Very expensive and I can’t even go out in public like this!"

• A...
• June 26, 2016

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I suffer from sold sores very often (couple of times per year), and usually I treat them with Zovirax, a Aciclovir cream. Apparently in the US, you need to have a prescription for it, which I didn't have the time and money for, so I bought the next best thing the pharmacist recommended to buy off the shelf. I was very skeptical at first, but I have to say IT WORKS! After 2.5 days, my cold sore is almost gone - that's faster than how it works with the Aciclovir cream! The cold sore got smaller each time applied the cream (I applied it more than 5 times a day), and I also started to use it after the blisters had appeared already. I can definitely recommend this cream!"

• Aubrey
• July 6, 2017

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Abreva used to work for me very well, but it no longer does. I used to put it on and it would shorten healing time significantly, and if I caught it early enough would go away before blistering. The last couple of times I caught one right away and put it on at the first tiny tingle. It still spread to a huge multi-blister sore and took 2 weeks to heal. Either my body has grown resistant to the active ingredient in Abreva that used to work, or they have changed their formula. Very disappointed."

• SR71
• June 4, 2019

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Have had cold sores since the 60's. When Abreva first came out I bought some and it worked wonderfully. Not anymore and not at all. This is reflected in the reviews. Older ones are almost all positive and newer ones almost all negative. I believe the reason people are having sores explode, becoming the worst they have ever had is that it no longer has ANY of the active ingredient in the cream and when its applied it spreads the virus around without blocking it from entering healthy cells. I plan to call company and complain loudly and maybe the FDA as well."

• LAMarky
• September 1, 2017

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I, too, thought Abreva was magic.. for awhile. It was so reliable. If I caught the tingle early enough, no cold sore developed. If it was already in progress, it healed so quickly and painlessly. It always worked and so I gladly paid the high price. A little over a year ago, I got one that started on my nose and took over half of my face. It got infected and I needed two types of antibiotics. I didn't suspect the Abreva, until now. This week, I used Abreva on a really small one on my lip, and now it's all the space between my lip and nose, advancing toward my eye, and I'm so swollen I can't eat. Antibiotics again. Goodbye Abreva. Forever."

• Kitty...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2019

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Just awful; I cried. I used Abreva at first signs of a cold sore, and within hours, my upper lip erupted into massive painful blisters that resembled a marble. I thought it was a fluke, so I gave it another shot next time. Same reaction; I'll never use Abreva gain."

• Cinthia
• December 26, 2016

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I only had ONE cold sore on my bottom lip right in the middle. I used over 6 home remedies the day I saw a tiny bump with some bubbles, the next day abreva was the only thing I was using and 2 days later I noticed the cold sore as spread underneath my lip. I have over 6 little cold sores. I am so mad I spent $20 on this cream. I am visiting a dermatologist to help me because it's been over a week and all of my cold sores are not gone. You're better off with home remedies such as the following: ketchup, garlic, tea tree oil, ice, vanilla extract, doterra oils (on guard oil), alcohol, etc. anything that will dry it out. Overall abreva helped me in the past once but now I'm done with it. Over priced and spreads more cold sores, don't buy."

• Chuck...
• March 25, 2015

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I haven't had a full on cold sore in 10 years. All due to Abreva. As soon as I feel that warm feeling and see a little red on my lip I apply it and an hour later it's gone. I keep a tube at home and in my car. I'll even apply some before a big date or event just in case. This stuff is amazing. I deal with clients daily, a cold sore is a deal breaker. Miracle."

• anony...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 19, 2017

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Abreva worked for me up until now. It seems to make it worse. I have tried other things lately because the Abreva isn't cutting the healing time at all. Note, I have been soaking a cotton ball in whole milk and applying it for 5-10 minutes every 2 hours. It takes away the inflammation of the cold sore, feels much more better, blends in with my skin... The milk has antiviral and bacterial properties that help. Try it!"

• First...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2016

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I get a cold sore every one to two years. I've tried home remedies and haven't had much luck. It was my first time using Abreva yesterday. Felt the cold sore coming on in the morning around 5am. I made a trip to the store after a 9 hour work day. Thought I would give it a try as it was the most expensive. I applied it immediately when I got into the car and every 2 hours after that. By 10pm it had already blistered and started to decrease in size. I've applied it three more times today and by 1pm you could barely notice it. Abreva knocked out my cold sore like boss!"

• Heres...
• June 13, 2016

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "I constantly get cold sores . I think it's because I lick my lips to often instead of using Chapstick. But I always keep two bottles of Abreva in my house. The price might throw you off. But it works miracles, gets rid of my blister in a day or two. Love it, can't live without it. Highly Recommend It to everyone !"

• Rosary
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2016

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Every time I felt like I was about to get a cold sore, I used to use the Blistex. Recently, my brother used Abreva and told me it got rid of his in 2 days. And I just recently got a cold sore, but I didn't use any product on it the day I felt the tingle that means one is about to come, so the next day I woke up, and of course had a cold sore. I went to the store because I remembered that Abreva worked on my brother so I got the product$22. This is my second day using it and it is damn near gone I have been rubbing a little on and then put another dose on it and just let it sit there and soak, and once it dried, put another dose on top,and keep doing it. After a while, dab it clean with a hot was rag to clean it and let it breath a little.❤i"

• Wardog
• March 12, 2016

Abreva (docosanol) for Herpes Simplex "Twice now felt that dreadfull tingle in my lip, whipped out the abreva and boom it kept away the full blown breakout. Just a non painful small bump for 3 days. I kept up applying for 4 days and it never blistered never progressed abreva WORKS I am proof. I get a cold sore 2 times a year on my lip same spot. What use to take 7-9 days for it to run its corse now is 4 with no blister and no pain and nobody can even tell. Abreva A+"