Bell's Palsy cause by Entocort?

[JenRN]

I've recently been diagnosed with Crohn's. I started taking Pentasa & Entocort 3 times a day for almost 3 weeks now. Within 3-5 days of starting meds, I had swelling in and around my left ear, twitching around my left eye & left side of my mouth. It has now progressed to left sided numbness/paralysis of my facial muscles with pronounced swelling beneath my left ear and intermittent pain. The symptoms are the same as Bell's Palsy.

My question is, has anyone else experienced similar symptoms while taking these meds? Thanks for any advice you can give a newbie!

 

[ronroush7]

I am on Entocort myself. I have not heard of this side effect. Maybe you should contact your doctor.