Cold Sore Doctor Discussion Guide

This Doctor Discussion Guide will help you talk to your doctor about how to treat active cold sores and prevent recurrent cold sores. Just fill in the blanks, and then use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to print your results. Or you can show your results on your mobile device during your visit to the doctor's office.

Please note that the following contains information on prescription treatment options for cold sore treatment only. There are over-the-counter products available, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any treatment on your own.

My cold sore signs and symptoms:

I normally experience these symptoms with my cold sores:

I normally have:

I normally experience these symptoms with my cold sores:

    I normally have:

      My medical history:

      Check off any of the following statements that apply to you. This information can help your doctor choose the right medication for you.

      Check off any of the following statements that apply to you. This information can help your doctor choose the right medication for you.

        My cold sore treatment history:

        This information will help your doctor understand your treatment history and decide on the best choice for you:

        I prefer:

        I have taken or am currently using these medications:

        How I treat my cold sores:

        I prefer:

          I have taken or am currently using these medications:

            How I treat my cold sores:

              My questions about cold sores:

              Check off all questions that you would like to ask your doctor about cold sores.

              General questions about cold sores:

              General questions about cold sore treatment:

              General questions about cold sores:

                General questions about cold sore treatment:

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