Antidepressants require a prescription. You cannot buy them over the counter and for good reason. Most antidepressants have some side effects and drug interactions, and if/which you’ll be prescribed should be left up to a doctor to determine.

Yes. Our doctors use the same guidelines and clinical tools to diagnose depression online as a doctor would if you saw them in person.

Antidepressants usually begin working within 6 weeks. It’s important to work with your doctor on finding a medication that works for you. Since all of our brains are different, what works for one may not necessarily work for another.

Online doctors are a perfect solution for anyone with mild to moderate anxiety or depression. However, PlushCare isn’t a good solution for patients with bipolar, schizophrenia, OCD or psychosis, or for patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of suicide attempts.

Yes, many of our patients now use PlushCare exclusively to refill their medications. It’s convenient and we accept all major insurance providers.