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Could acyclovir work well preventing cold sores?
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Acyclovir (Zovirax): Is an antiviral medication that can be used to decrease symptoms form oral or genital herpes simplex, shingles or chickenpox. It can help to prevent cold sore outbreaks.
Answered 3/11/2020
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Hi well I have many open sores in my vagina area and I am on acyclovir but i need advice on how to heal the sores quicker?
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