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Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment

Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment 0.2 oz (6 ml)

 
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Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz
 
3.8

(based on 49 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (29)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (13)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (8)

Cons

  • Pricey (3)

Best Uses

      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Frequent user (9), Casual user (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Only Thing That Works For Me

    I am REALLY prone to getting cold sores - when I have a cold, when I'm in the sun, when my lips get too dry, when I'm stressed, when my hormones fluctuate - ...Read complete review

    I am REALLY prone to getting cold sores - when I have a cold, when I'm in the sun, when my lips get too dry, when I'm stressed, when my hormones fluctuate - you name it, it gives me a cold sore.

    I've tried both pill and cream prescriptions, and unfortunately neither work for me. This stuff is the only treatment I've found that has any positive effect on treating my cold sores.

    I apply at the first sign of tingly/itchy lip, and that usually stops the cold sore from coming. During high-stress times or when I'm sick, I apply a thin layer every night as a preventive measure, let it dry fully, and then put a non-petroleum/non-peppermint lip balm on my lips to keep them moisturized overnight. This usually works to prevent a cold sore, but if it doesn't, I'm diligent about applying the ointment every hour to my cold sore - keep it clean, apply the ointment, keep it dry until it starts healing (sometimes within hours, sometimes it takes up to a day).

    I am miserable when I get cold sores - please keep making this!!!

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Might work for others, ...

    Might work for others, but not me -- in fact it made it much more noticeable -- I had it mostly under control with Lysine (you must use l-lysine at the very, very...Read complete review

    Might work for others, but not me -- in fact it made it much more noticeable -- I had it mostly under control with Lysine (you must use l-lysine at the very, very first tingle, with ice) but I was having stomach problems, so I didn't digest the Lysine properly and it started and no one noticed it until after I started using this stuff.
    (Note, I'm not an MD -- just a Ph.d. in the humanities -- but try taking a ton of lysine at the very first tingle)

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    4.0

    It helps - though not in one day.

    By Thin-skinned

    from France

    describe yourself Frequent User

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Reduces duration

    Cons

    • Expensive

    Best Uses

      Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

      This, in combination with about 4 other things, does help to reduce the duration of the dreaded cold sore. To call it a one-day treatment is a stretch, unless they mean you use it for one day and it's superfluous after that? I use it along with cold packs, L-Lysine, and two things I buy in France, Compeed cold sore patches (like little mini bandaids, reduce spreading plus keeps it from drying out) and Urogel treatment, similar effect to Compeed but like a liquid bandaid. I wish they had the last two in the US. But Releev is also quite helpful, much more than the creams and Valtrex, and I always keep it on hand.

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      one day? no, but FAR less than usual.

      By ac

      from pasadena, ca

      describe yourself Frequent User

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

      • Messy
      • Pricey

      Best Uses

        Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

        since childhood, i've suffered cold sores, and the humiliation and pain thereof. if you take lysine tablets daily, you can build a slight resistance (though my dermatologist says that isn't even medically proven), but if you're in a stressy/sunny/blistery spot and feel one coming on, this stuff can actually even hold one off. if you have a blister already, applying this (many times a day) will greatly squelch its persistence. it's not perfect, it's a weird color, it's very runny, it's spendy - but it actually works...WAY better than abreva, which prior to releev, is the only thing i'd found that helped at all. give this a go.

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        4.0

        Works great!!

        By mamabear13

        from Eugene, OR

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        Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

        I have suffered from cold sores my whole life & have tried everything, this stuff by far works the best than anything that I've tried! For my last outbreak a few days ago I applied this within an hour of noticing symptoms & noticed improvement within mintutes, it took away the redness,tingling & burning, the only thing that remained was a small bump that lasted a few days but wasn't noticable. I only applied the product for 2 days, I hope it works this well for every outbreak! That is why I only gave it 4 stars because I've only used it once so my only concern would be that it might not work that well every time or for severe outbreaks.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        glad I found you

        By KEV

        from CANADA

        describe yourself Frequent User, Parent

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Tasteless

        Cons

        • Worth it

        Best Uses

        • Convenient

        Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

        My daughter told me about Releev a few years ago. We both get cold sores. Now I don't go anywhere without it. It's in my pocket right now. If I feel an itch on my lip I put it right away and can usually keep it down to no sore or a small one.If you catch it right away you will have success. Better than other creams I have tried. It's easy to apply. Just rub a small drop on. I won't run off, rubs right in and you can use lipstick or lip balm right over it.
        A neighbor of mine tried it and he is now hooked too. Thank you for making this product. Please don't take it off the shelf.

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        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Thank you!

        By MC

        from Auburn, WA

        describe yourself Frequent User

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

        • Pricey

        Best Uses

          Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

          I started get cold sores occasionally about eight years ago thanks to my ex. When I first started getting them I tried Abreva and Herpecin and a few other over the counter things that didn't work. After doing research online I read about Releev and it worked great for me. I just bought a new bottle the other day because my old one had expired and new package had a Releev lip balm included that was very nice.
          My outbreaks are not very big, generally the size of a dime to a nickel, and they have only been on the skin surrounding my lower lip. I don't know how it might work for people with larger outbreaks or one directly on the lips but I would definitely recommend trying it. It's also nice that it's a liquid and not a cream so it dries fairly clear. If I feel a core sore coming on and use it right away it will even stop the outbreak from happening most times.

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          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Only Thing That Works For Me

          By Sensitive

          from Colorado

          describe yourself Frequent User

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            Cons

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                Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

                I am REALLY prone to getting cold sores - when I have a cold, when I'm in the sun, when my lips get too dry, when I'm stressed, when my hormones fluctuate - you name it, it gives me a cold sore.

                I've tried both pill and cream prescriptions, and unfortunately neither work for me. This stuff is the only treatment I've found that has any positive effect on treating my cold sores.

                I apply at the first sign of tingly/itchy lip, and that usually stops the cold sore from coming. During high-stress times or when I'm sick, I apply a thin layer every night as a preventive measure, let it dry fully, and then put a non-petroleum/non-peppermint lip balm on my lips to keep them moisturized overnight. This usually works to prevent a cold sore, but if it doesn't, I'm diligent about applying the ointment every hour to my cold sore - keep it clean, apply the ointment, keep it dry until it starts healing (sometimes within hours, sometimes it takes up to a day).

                I am miserable when I get cold sores - please keep making this!!!

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                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Ecellent Product

                By Cornbore

                from Iowa

                Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

                I've used the precursor of Releev, going by the label of Viramedx for a couple of years. When it changed to Releev I continuing using it.

                It's very effective in treating cold sores. I wouldn't be without it on the shelf. Before these products I would have outbreaks about five times a year with a couple of weeks recovery. With them (Viramedx/Releev) I have one or two outbreaks a year with 2 day recovery.

                As for the price - I use less than one 2 oz bottle over a three year period. That's pretty cheap for something that works really well.

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                (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                horrible

                By Sore

                from Sacramento, CA

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                Pros

                • Sounds good

                Cons

                • Doesn't stay on
                • Pricey

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

                  it was way expensive... all it did was run off and cost my pocket a lot. would never buy again. I used the whole bottle on one cold sore and it didn't do anything. Use Zilatian-L

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                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  love this product

                  By Mary

                  from Langhorne, PA

                  describe yourself Frequent User

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Stops outbreaks

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

                      Put on at first tingle of a fever blister outbreak. It prevents outbreak and heals quickly.

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                      4.0

                      I have not tried this one ,but...

                      By Patti

                      from Gloucester, MA

                      describe yourself Casual User

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                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Works quickly

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, .2 oz:

                          I haven't used this particular product, but I have used one with the same active ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride (0.13%). And it works the balls. I only needed two treatments and it completely dried out my fever blister. I get fever blisters all the time especially when stressed. And it's tough to find something that works. Abreva and meds like that only work if you use at the tingle. I don't get the tingle, I usually go straight to a blister showing up. I am going to try this one since I can't find the other one I used.

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