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phenytoin and Bell Palsy

phenytoin has been researched along with Bell Palsy in 1 studies

Bell Palsy: A syndrome characterized by the acute onset of unilateral FACIAL PARALYSIS which progresses over a 2-5 day period. Weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscle and resulting incomplete eye closure may be associated with corneal injury. Pain behind the ear often precedes the onset of paralysis. This condition may be associated with HERPESVIRUS 1, HUMAN infection of the facial nerve. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1376)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Phenytoin is an anti-convulsant and anti-arrhythmic medication."5.37Phenytoin (Dilantin) and acupuncture therapy in the treatment of intractable oral and facial pain. ( Lu, DP; Lu, GP; Lu, WI, 2011)
"Phenytoin is an anti-convulsant and anti-arrhythmic medication."1.37Phenytoin (Dilantin) and acupuncture therapy in the treatment of intractable oral and facial pain. ( Lu, DP; Lu, GP; Lu, WI, 2011)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lu, DP1
Lu, WI1
Lu, GP1

Other Studies

1 other study available for phenytoin and Bell Palsy

ArticleYear
Phenytoin (Dilantin) and acupuncture therapy in the treatment of intractable oral and facial pain.
    Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research, 2011, Volume: 36, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Acupuncture Therapy; Adult; Aged; Bell Palsy; Facial Pain; Female; Glossopharyngeal Nerve Diseases;

2011