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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?

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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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   What is the treatment for Stage 2 Lyme disease?

   • A more aggressive antibiotic treatment is recommended for those with stage 2 Lyme disease. A 14-21 day cycle of oral doxycycline, amoxicillin, cefuroxime, or azithromycin (another common antibiotic) may be prescribed. Treatment for more severe Lyme disease typically requires intravenous (IV) antibiotics for 14 to 21 days.

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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.

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   Dec 26, 2023 · 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.

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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.

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   Jun 30, 2023 · Arthritis. Reference. Rheumatoid Arthritis Guide. What Are the Treatments for Lyme Disease? Medically Reviewed by David Zelman, MD on June 30, 2023. Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors....

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   Aug 16, 2022 · How is Lyme disease treated? 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 ...

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   Getty Images. Early Lyme disease is treated with a course of oral antibiotics. The antibiotics doxycycline, amoxicillin, and cefuroxime can all be used to treat Lyme disease.

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   Mar 28, 2023 · Stage 1 Treatment. Early-stage Lyme disease is typically treated with a 10- to 14-day course of oral antibiotics. Such medications include: Doxycycline. Amoxicillin. Cefuroxime. Doxycycline and Young Children. Doxycycline is usually the first-line treatment for Lyme disease.