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Can ibuprofen take swelling down of my lips because there are swelled and got cold sores on?
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Helps: Ibuprofen may help reduce swelling so will ice and if y are really having a bad outbreak an anti viral medication. See your doctor possibly Valtrex (valacyclovir) would help
Answered 7/15/2014
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