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The combination of prednisone and acyclovir for my bell's palsy makes me extremely drowsy is this normal? the pa that prescribed the meds said its nt

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Bell's palsy: Prednisone is more likely to give you insomnia than make you drowsy (http://www.Drugs.Com/prednisone.Html). Acyclovir may be associated w/unusual tiredness or weakness (http://www.Drugs.Com/sfx/acyclovir-side-effects.Html). It's up to you to decide whether medications' side effects are worth benefit.

Dr Singel agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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