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My mother got diagnosed with Bells palsy a week ago. The doctor prescribed steroids plus antiviral medicine. Does she need to tapper the steroid dose. Currently she is being told to take 60mg Wysolone tablets twice a day. Please suggest how to take this steriod? And she is facing high BP after taking this steriod. Is this normal?
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Wysolone to be taken 60 mg once a day for 7-14 days Consult neurophysician for detailed evaluation and management
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