Can you get treatment for chlamydia without seeing a doctor?
No, the CDC recommended treatment for chlamydia requires a prescription, but you do not need to visit the doctor's office in person to get a prescription.
What does the hospital give you for chlamydia?
An antibiotic called Doxycycline is the most common medicine used to treat chlamydia.
How can I get treated for chlamydia without insurance?
But if you don't have insurance or want to see someone else for treatment, there are other low-cost or free options. You can get tested and treated at your local health department's STD clinic, a family planning clinic, a student health center, or an urgent care clinic.
Should I go to the ER for chlamydia?
It is common for chlamydia to have NO symptoms at all. If you think you have been exposed to this STD you should seek the closest Signature Care Emergency Room. If chlamydia is left untreated it will not likely cause any long-term problems, but it is recommended that you get tested for other STDs and HIV as well.
How many pills do you take for chlamydia?
The two most commonly prescribed antibiotics for chlamydia are: doxycycline – taken every day for a week. azithromycin – one dose of 1g, followed by 500mg once a day for 2 days.
Is chlamydia treatment expensive?
Cost of Chlamydia Treatment Without Insurance Chlamydia is usually treated with one dose of a strong oral antibiotic. The cost of a one-gram dose of the generic antibiotic azithromycin is about $30, and for the brand-name equivalent, Zithromax, the cost is about $50 without insurance.
How much is azithromycin over the counter?
The average cost for 1 Disp Pack, 6 tablets each of the generic (azithromycin) is $23.97. You can buy azithromycin at the discounted price of $5.99 by using the WebMDRx coupon, a savings of 75%.
Can you buy azithromycin over the counter?
Azithromycin isn't available over the counter (OTC) in the United States. Azithromycin is a prescription drug, which means a doctor needs to prescribe it for you. OTC medications don't require a prescription. Your pharmacist may be able to help determine the price of azithromycin.