I Took The 6 Day Steroid Dose Pack

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I went to the doctor for a cold sore outbreak and was prescribed this 6 day steroid dose pack... This was at the first of the month... How long does the side effects last?

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You shouldn't take steroids for cold sores, it can actually make them worse, because they wake up the virus that causes them.

As to the side effects, which the FDA lists as possibly also including nausea, acne, headache, insomnia and fluid retention, they shouldn't last more than a week, or so, after you fishing your course of treatment.

What types of side effects are experiencing?

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I agree 100% with Verwon and hope you are doing well. I can't believe a doctor prescribed steroids for fever blisters, unbelievable.

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