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   Can antibiotics treat Lyme disease?

   • The mainstay of treatment is with oral (pill) antibiotics, but intravenous antibiotics are sometimes indicated for more difficult to treat cases of neurologic-Lyme disease, such as meningitis, and cases of late Lyme arthritis. Why are antibiotics the first line of treatment for Lyme disease?

   Lyme Disease Treatment | Prognosis for Lyme Patients after Treatment

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   Can Lyme disease be cured?

   • That includes your nervous system and brain, heart , and joints. Lyme disease can be tough to diagnose. Early symptoms such as headaches and body aches are often mistaken for other health problems. Still, it can be cured. How you’re treated will depend on how much bacteria has spread through your body by the time you’re diagnosed.

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   How long should I take Lyme disease?

   • Your doctor will also take into account if you’re pregnant or nursing. You’ll need to take this medicine for 10 to 21 days. The earlier Lyme disease is found, the better. Most people who start treatment in this stage improve quickly. If not, your doctor may need to prescribe another course of antibiotics.

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › lymeLyme disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Treatment. Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. In most cases, recovery will be quicker and more complete the sooner treatment begins. Antibiotic pills. The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill. The treatment usually lasts 10 to 14 days. Treatment may be longer depending on your symptoms.

4. www.cdc.gov › lyme › treatmentTreatment of Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC

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   Dec 26, 2023 · Print. Early diagnosis and proper antibiotic treatment of Lyme disease is important and can help prevent late Lyme disease. The following treatment regimens reflect CDC’s interpretation of the most current data for four important manifestations of Lyme disease.

5. www.drugs.com › condition › lyme-diseaseList of 22 Lyme Disease Medications Compared - Drugs.com

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   Compare risks and benefits of common medications used for Lyme Disease. Find the most popular drugs, view ratings and user reviews.

   Drug Name	Rating	Reviews	Preg Nancy
   Expand current row for information about ...	6.9	71 reviews for doxycycline to treat Lyme ...	D
   Expand current row for information about ...	5.0	2 reviews for Doxy 100 to treat Lyme ...	D
   Expand current row for information about ...	8.0	5 reviews for Ceftin to treat Lyme ...	B
   Expand current row for information about ...	8.8	8 reviews for cefuroxime to treat Lyme ...	B

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6. www.hopkinslyme.org › lyme-disease › treatment-andLyme Disease Treatment | Prognosis for Lyme Patients after ...

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   The first-line standard of care treatment for adults with Lyme disease is doxycycline, a tetracycline antibiotic. Other antibiotics that have activity against borrelia include the penicillin-like antibiotic, amoxicillin, and the second generation cephalosporin, Ceftin.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesLyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention & Recovery

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   Aug 16, 2022 · Antibiotics, usually doxycycline or amoxicillin, are effective treatments for Lyme disease. How long your treatment lasts depends on the stage of infection. In general, it’s true that the sooner you’re treated, the quicker and more complete the recovery. Pregnant people should receive treatment for Lyme disease as well.

8. www.webmd.com › arthritis › understanding-lymeLyme Disease Treatment: Medications, Antibiotics, Recovery Time

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   Jun 30, 2023 · Treatment for Early-Stage Lyme disease. If your Lyme disease is found soon after you’ve been infected, your doctor will start you on antibiotics: Doxycycline; Amoxicillin; Cefuroxime