"Comparison of Fluocortolone and Fluocortolone + Acyclovir Treatment in Patients with Bell Palsy"

Abstract

This study compares the effectiveness of fluocortolone and fluocortolone+acyclovir treatments in patients with Bell palsy.Materials and Methods: Thirty-eight patients with Bell palsy who received fluocortolone treatment and twenty one patients with Bell palsy who received fluocortolone+acyclovir treatment were evaluated according to the full recovery times, stapes reflexes and electromyography measurements.Results: There was no significant difference between the treatment groups in terms of facial function, recovery time, stapes reflex and electromyography measurements. Conclusion:Both fluocortolone and fluocortolone+acyclovir treatments are effective in the treatment of Bell palsy.