학술논문
For Bell's palsy, start steroids early; no need for an antuviral.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*ADRENOCORTICAL hormones
*ANTIVIRAL agents
*FACIAL paralysis
*ACYCLOVIR
*PLACEBOS
*DRUG efficacy
*RANDOMIZED controlled trials
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Language
ISSN
0094-3509
Abstract
The article discusses updates on the use of corticosteroids and antiviral medications in treating patients with Bell's palsy. It cites a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, multifactorial trial which compared recovery of facial nerve function for patients randomized to receive 10 days of treatment with prednisolone, acyclovir, both agents, or placebo. It found out that a 10-day course of corticosteroid prednisolone 25 milligrams twice daily started within 72 hours significantly improves the chances of complete recovery. It notes that there is no added benefit from acyclovir.