Is Keflex good for Lyme disease?
Is Keflex good for Lyme disease? Conclusion: Cephalexin should not be used to treat early Lyme disease and should be prescribed with caution during the summer months for patients believed to have cellulitis in locations where Lyme disease is endemic. What is the best antibiotic for Lyme disease? Antibiotics. The three first-line oral antibiotics for Lyme disease include doxycycline (Monodox, Doryx, Vibramycin, Oracea), amoxicillin (Amoxil), and cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zinacef). Ceftriaxone (“Rocephin”) administered intravenously is the preferred antibiotic for neurologic Lyme disease in the United States. What antibiotic cures Lyme disease? For early Lyme disease, a short course of oral antibiotics,...