Prescriptions for chronic cold sore

Ive had cold sores since I was very little, but I could usually go 1-2 years without getting one. Now, ever since like July I’ve been getting them bi-monthly. It’s really stressful and I don’t want them spreading to my baby sister or my partner. Is this enough reason to be prescribed medications to stop the outbreaks, or will the doctor just tell me to keep using Abreva? I’m so sick of this, it’s so embarrassing.