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Template:Bell's palsy Treatment
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Steroids
- Prednisone 60-80mg qday x1wk[1] (Level B Evidence)[2]
- Steroids should be started within 72hrs of symptoms[3]
Antivirals
- Most likely no added benefit when combined with steroids. However also little harm associated with antivirals especially in patients with normal renal function[2]
- Valacyclovir 1000mg TID x1wk[1] OR
- Acyclovir 400mg 5x per day x 1wk
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