what kind of antibiotic is prescribed for lyme disease?
Early Lyme disease. 1  For people ages 8 and older, the number of days the antibiotic is used depends on the antibiotic and the severity of the infection. 2  Doxycycline should not be used to treat pregnant women or children younger than age 8.  For children younger than age 8, amoxicillin is taken by mouth.