Abreva Side Effects WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Abreva Side Effects
Abreva, like any medication, could possibly cause side effects. While headaches have been reported, serious side effects are not expected with use of this medication. If you do experience side effects while using Abreva, especially if they become bothersome, talk to your doctor.1
Fast Facts:
- Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.2
- Abreva is used in the treatment of cold sores.
- Abreva is a brand name for the drug docosanol.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What Are the Possible Side Effects of Abreva (Docosanol Topical)?
- ↑ Drugs.com: Abreva Side Effects
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Susan Scroggins
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
- Reviewer: Susan Scroggins
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Side Effects of Abreva, Side effect of abreva, Possible side effects of abreva, Potential side effects of abreva, What are the side effects of abreva, Potential adverse reactions to abreva, Adverse reactions to abreva
- Last update: Sep. 9, 2009
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