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A member asked:

I woke up with 4 coldsores yesterday. now turned into one massive blister and the whole of my top lip is extremely swollen? i can barely talk. help?

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See your doctor: Prescription antiviral medication may help if taken within 48 hours of onset of cold sore symptoms. Topical medication available over the counter may also provide symptom relief. Ask your pharmacist for a recommendation.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2014

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