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Is there any medicine to take to make you get less cold sores?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Talk with your doctor about antiviral medications. Take care.

Dr Harte and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/3/2015

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