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What Is The Best Medication To Use For Cold Sores
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Nik Says:
It's very sore. I juse broke out and have blisters. I'm not taking anything yet but do have some lidocaine ointment
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Hello, Nik! How are you doing? I am very sorry about the cold sores, I know that they can be very painful, as well as embarrassing.
There are several products available over the counter that can help alleviate the discomfort, including Carmex and Blistex. I'd not suggest using the Lidocaine, unless it is specifically approved to be used on the facial/oral area.
Abreva is another over the counter product that can sometimes help shorten the duration of a cold sore.
The NIH and FDA list cold compresses, or ice as possibly helping to relieve the discomfort, they also suggest using Orajel, Anbesol, Tylenol or Advil to help with the pain. Of course, please follow your doctor's instructions on what you are or are not allowed to take.
If you're getting very painful cold sores, or large ones, with a lot of swelling, you may want to speak to your doctor about trying Acyclovir, it is a prescription antiviral that can help prevent outbreaks, or keep them from getting too severe. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea.
I've been taking it for a few years, now, because another medication that I am on causes them to flare up more often and to be much worse than usual and it's worked great for me.
Are you on any other medications?
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