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A member asked:

7mos. pregnant & have swollen lip with severe pain. what medicine could i take orally to relieve and cure the pain. thanks.

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Could be: Herpes simplex. Ask ur OB if topical zovirax (acyclovir) is ok to try.

Answered 6/10/2014

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