Cold Sores Remedies Suggested by Users

L Lysine for cold sores  Submitted by susan

initial breakout or tingling. take L lysine. 1000mg three times a day spaced out over the entire day. after 3 days reduce daily until you are taking 500mg daily .it builds up in your body. and will prevent a breakout. I did not have one for 6 years. Now If I forget my lip protector on a sunny day and feel the tingle. I start with 3000mg for 3 days and it usually doesn't even break out.