Any interaction between amoxicillin, acyclovir, lip fillers & l-lysine? When to start preventative cold sore treatment?

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Having 0.5ml juvederm (lips) in a week,and just got amoxicillin for a chest infection. Also,never had a proper cold sore but had tingling/burning & a little spot appear a couple times when I'm run down, so was planning acyclovir as a preventative for a couple days before and after fillers just incase as I've been having tingling this wk.

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question kg26. I understand your concern. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler designed to enhance the
appearance of the face. I am not aware of an interaction between these three drugs. But this would be a good question to ask your pharmacist. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

As far as I know, there shouldn't be any issue having Juvederm while taking antibiotics and it is pretty standard to pre-treat with some sort of cold sore medication if you feel one coming on. However, definitely discuss with your injector. Best of luck.

Faiyaaz Kalimullah, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I am not aware of any drug interactions between Juvederm and amoxicillin, and I do not anticipate that your antibiotics will impact your fillers at all.  While it's impossible to make exact recommendations without assessing you in-person, the symptoms you are describing do sound concerning for cold sores.  I generally recommend antiviral treatments (usually valacylovir) for patients with a history of cold sores prior to any lip fillers, starting the day before treatment and continuing for a few days after.  I would discuss your history with your dermatologist prior to your treatment, and medicate according to their recommendations.  Best of luck, and I hope you feel better soon!

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