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The only medical treatment that may influence the outcome is the administration of systemic corticosteroids within the first few days after the onset of paralysis, but this therapy should be avoided if Lyme disease is suspected. if you are allergic to prednisolone you can try with other substitutes after consulting a neurophysician. Combining steroids with antiherpetic drugs such as acyclovir may decrease the severity and length of paralysis. It is also helpful to protect the eye with lubricating drops or ointment and a patch if eye closure is not possible.
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

Corticosteroids are the BEST anti-allergic drugs and are therefore unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. However, as Bell's Palsy occurred more than 7 days back, Prednisone will be of not much efficacy. You may therefore, give 7-10 days' course of an anti-viral drug, such as, acyclovir.

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