Clinical recommendation	Evidence rating	References
Patients with Bell's palsy should be treated within three days of the onset of symptoms with a seven-day course of oral acyclovir (Zovirax) or valacyclovir (Valtrex), plus a tapering course of oral prednisone.	B	15–17
Patients with complete paralysis who do not improve in two weeks on medication should be referred to an otolaryngologist for evaluation for other causes of facial nerve palsy.	C	19,20
Patients should be monitored for eye irritation and be prescribed eye lubrication. Patients with corneal abrasions should be referred to an ophthalmologist.	C	1,23