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Does Clarithromycin Help Cure Bell’s Palsy?
Question: I have been given by my G.P..14 tablets to use 2 a dayspaced out evenly,"clarithromycin",because I have suspected bells palsy,My left side of my face pains me from the neck up to and in between..,like my ,ear eye cheek and including the top of my head,and nothing wrong with the right side of my face..is the clarithromycin going to help,,??...
Brief Answer:
Clarithromycin is not commonly used for Bell palsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Drugs used to treat Bell palsy include corticosteroids ( prednisolone for example ) and antiviral drugs ( acyclovir for example ),
Clarithromycin is not commonly used to treat Bell palsy, unless there is clear evidence of a bacterial infection ( mastoiditis for example ) that may be responsible for the Bell palsy too.
Discuss with your Doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Clarithromycin is not commonly used for Bell palsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Drugs used to treat Bell palsy include corticosteroids ( prednisolone for example ) and antiviral drugs ( acyclovir for example ),
Clarithromycin is not commonly used to treat Bell palsy, unless there is clear evidence of a bacterial infection ( mastoiditis for example ) that may be responsible for the Bell palsy too.
Discuss with your Doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
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