Abreva really works and my cold sores don't get to be the mess that they used to be. At the first sign (tingle) of a cold sore, I apply the Abreva - several times a day. I keep the little tube that is very expensive in the fridge which seems to make it last longer. I have been using the same tube for two years now and have gotten through four cold sores in that time. Husband and child have also used this and have gotten good results. Sometimes that cold sore is completely gone in two days....which is tolerable.

I get cold sores once or twice a year, and Abreva has made them less noticeable and has shortened their length significantly. I like the fact that it is cream based and soaks into the cold sore and stays on for a long time. As apposed to gel base which usually comes of easily. This is a good reliable product. that you can count on.

Okay, cold sores are not the most attractive items to review but I always have to have a tube of Abeva close by, especially during the colder dryer months. I was just reminded by how quickly this works, my cold sore was gone in one day. This product is super effective! The downside, is that it doesn't come cheap. At about $20 for a small tube! But if you have to buy something for cold sores, this is the brand to buy.

Abreva appears to be expensive for the size of the package.
It sells for $20 and it really is a small tube... however.....
If you suffer from cold sores are I do, I am sure you will find it is worth every single cent.
I start applying as soon as I feel the tingle and it never becomes more than something that resembles a small pimple.
One tube usually gets me through two or three cold sores.
Great product!!!

Abreva is the one product I use and the only product I will only use. Abreva does what it say...protects, seals and speeds up healing. If you come across a cold sore then use the one product that works, period!

I find Abreva just does not do the trick for me. It's very expensive, overpriced really. When I get cold sores, I get them really bad and they spread easily. I prefer to use something that will dry it up and prevent it from spreading rather than something that keeps it moist.

Whenever I get a cold sore during the cold/flu season I get abreva. I use it at the first sign of it, which is really critical if you want to zap that baby early. It works great but is pricey. It's worth it though.

I find this a bit expensive but it works the best of all the types I've tried. I tend to get more cold sores in the summer when we're riding the bike and in the sun/wind and I need something that will prevent it from getting out of hand. Start using the Abreva as soon as you feel a sore starting and it will stop it from getting really bad. I can usually catch it on the first day or so and the Abreva keeps it from growing large and clears it up quicker......

Cold sores are ugly and they feel awful!! Fight the tingles with abreeva to prevent the sore from coming out! Abreeva is a great preventative cream! However if you miss the warning sign and the sore does develope I don't find much of a difference in the healing time with using abreeva or any of the other cold sore remedies. My recommendation is stock up,on abreeva and carry one with you at all times for when the warning tingles come on then be Proactive and get the cream on ASAP to prevent the sore!

This cream may be pricey for a small tube, but it's more than worth it!
And if you're like me, when you get a cold sore you'll pay ANYTHING to get it to go away! :P
Unfortunately, I get a few cold sores a year usually around flu season.
Because of this I keep Abreeva around at all times.
That way if I wake up in the middle of the night with that devastating tingling feeling on my lips, I can run and grab my Abreeva and put it on right away!
And that's really the key with Abreeva, to get it on your cold sore ASAP!
And if you do, you might even be able to prevent the cold sore from developing!
I love this product.
I've tried pretty much every cold sore remedy out there and if you're not able to get a prescription cream, then this is the next best thing!