cold sores
"Many people said taking Valacyclovir or Valtrex only works if taken at first signs (the dreaded tingles), well obviously it was impossible to take it at the first sign for me since I had to call for an appt with the doc, go to the doc, get a prescription, go to the pharmacy & wait for it to be filled. By the time I had the meds on hand, it was day 2 of a horrible outbreak (7 blisters all over my mouth, filled with fluids and swollen lips) and even though the blisters had formed - I took my doses, & by the next day ALL the swelling was gone, most of them were barely noticeable, and the big ones were already stabbing over and less noticeable. Usually it takes 6 days to scab over & heal & I'm only on day 3."