Antibiotics prescriptions available online

Take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor. The length of antibiotic treatment and the dosage will depend on your infection type. Based on your type of infection, antibiotics may be prescribed between 3 to 14 days. Complete the course of antibiotics as instructed to avoid a lingering infection. Antibiotics may be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach.

You can get antibiotics online by getting a prescription from a board-certified doctor. Before writing your antibiotic prescription, the doctor will diagnose your infection and take your medical history. If their medical judgment leads them to think you have a bacterial infection, they’ll send a prescription straight to your pharmacy. 

We make it easy to speak with a board-certified doctor online for antibiotics.

• Book a doctor’s appointment that is convenient for your schedule.

• Discuss your medical history and symptoms with your doctor online, who will diagnose your symptoms and provide a treatment plan.

• If your doctor decides to prescribe you antibiotics, your prescription will be sent to your local pharmacy for you to pick up.

A pharmacist cannot give you antibiotics without a prescription from a doctor.

If you get a prescription for antibiotics, you may feel tired and/or fatigued after taking them. This may be a symptom of whatever infection is being treated by the antibiotics or a significant but rare side-effect of the antibiotic itself.

Luckily, tiredness is not a common side effect of most antibiotics. Some antibiotics are more likely to cause fatigue than others, including:

• Azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak)

• Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Proquin)

• Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Antibiotics are potent drugs that can start working quickly. For this reason, there are some misunderstandings regarding the length of time it takes antibiotics to work.

Antibiotics begin working as soon as you take them; relief begins within one to three days, but you should continue to take them for the duration as instructed by your doctor so they can fully fight off your infection.

Generally, you should start to feel better within 48 hours. If your symptoms worsen or do not improve by 48 hours, you should see the doctor for a follow-up appointment to discuss next steps. Be sure to follow your doctor’s advice, as some infections require in-person care if symptoms worsen at any time. Your doctor will be able to provide you clear instructions as to what to watch out for. 

Allergic reactions can happen with antibiotics and any medication. Allergic reactions to antibiotics can be mild, but some can be very serious and require immediate medical attention.

If you are allergic to a certain antibiotic, you will react to it almost immediately after administration. Symptoms can vary in type and severity, from a rash (hives),  to trouble breathing, and swelling in the tongue and throat. If you have a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic, known as anaphylaxis, this can be life-threatening. If you develop these symptoms, you should seek in-person medical attention immediately.

Another type of allergic reaction that can occur with antibiotics is Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe illness affecting your mucus membranes and skin. Stevens-Johnson syndrome starts with flu-like symptoms, including sore throat and fever, and can progress to a painful rash that quickly spreads and causes blisters. The top layer of your skin shedding may follow this.

Other symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome include:

• Skin pain

• Hives

• Coughing

• Swelling in your tongue or face

• Pain in your throat and mouth

If you develop signs and symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, you should stop taking the antibiotic immediately and seek in-person medical advice straight away.

Yes, urgent care centers can prescribe antibiotics. Our telemedicine doctors can also prescribe antibiotics online after taking your medical history and evaluating your symptoms for the appropriate treatment. 

For most infected wounds, you should seek medical treatment. Wounds should look and feel better as time goes on. If a wound looks or feels worse, it is likely infected. Specific symptoms of wound infection include:

• Skin around the wound is red or hot

• Swelling

• Oozing pus (a yellowish liquid)

• Redness may spread to other areas, often in streaks

• Aches, pains, or fever

• Malaise

If you experience any severe symptoms of wound infection, you should seek immediate medical care since infections can become life-threatening if improperly treated.

Infected wounds that aren’t treated properly can worsen, leading to loss of limbs or even death. Potential complications from untreated wound infections include:

• Cellulitis, an infection of deeper tissues that can travel through your blood

• Sepsis, a severe and potentially life-threatening infection of the blood

• Necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease, which leaves large areas of skin painful and damaged

Our doctors frequently prescribe antibiotics for wound infections if deemed safe enough to do so over telemedicine, which can heal the infection quickly and help you avoid any serious complications.