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Not remotely AF unless this nuisance illness is responsible for cold sores too, but does anyone have a recommendation as to how to deal with them? I am using Zovirax but could do with something stronger.

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I think you may be better going to your pharmacist for advice.

nhs.uk/conditions/cold-sores/

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Peddling in reply toCDreamer

I did seek out advice from the pharmacist, but he was no help, however the link you provided was. Thank you

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etheral

Valcyclovor or similar oral anti-herpes med would clear it up much quicker. The virus stays in your system however. Be careful about any oral-genital contact.

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I think this would be a prescription drug here.

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fairgo45

As someone else said Valcyclovor an anti viral is great for this problem you can only get it on prescription but works really well

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Peddling

Many thanks - will try for an appointment today.

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