Received Apr 24, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (SHINGRIX) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS | UNK | UNK | — |
significantly reduced my cold sore episodes; This non-serious case was reported by a consumer via other manufacturer and described the occurrence of unexpected therapeutic effect in a adult patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis. The patient's past medical history included shingles (I've also had shingles at least three times) and cold sores (I have had bad cold sores since I was a child). Previously administered products included methotrexate with an associated reaction of herpes zoster (since I started methotrexate in 2016). On an unknown date, the patient received Shingrix. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced unexpected therapeutic effect (Verbatim: significantly reduced my cold sore episodes). The outcome of the unexpected therapeutic effect was not applicable. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 15-APR-2025 Consumer reported that he/she had bad cold sores since was a child, and it only got worse since started methotrexate in 2016. Consumer also had shingles at least three times. Consumer reported about not sure if they're related but received the Shingrix vaccine in 2020 when patient was 25years old and it significantly reduced cold sore episodes. Patient was a huge abreva fan, especially if he/she not able to get valaciclovir prescribed quickly. Consumer It was expensive but find it lessens healing time by about half.
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Cold sores (I have had bad cold sores since I was a child); Shingles (I've also had shingles at least three times)