Oxytocin Prescription Online

Oxytocin - Overview

Oxytocin is a medication approved to be prescribed to women in labor and sometimes prescribed off-label for emotional and sexual health issues. People who might need an oxytocin prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe oxytocin medication when appropriate to do so.

What Is Oxytocin Used For?

Oxytocin prescription medication has traditionally been prescribed to help pregnant women in labor but is also used in certain situations as a medication that may play a role in bonding, sexual arousal, and orgasms. In this capacity, oxytocin is sometimes referred to as the "love" hormone. Oxytocin medication is thought to exert effects on blood pressure and cortisol levels which may help explain some of its actions.

Oxytocin - Dosage and Cost

Oxytocin medication is available in a variety of forms, including oxytocin nasal spray, oxytocin troches, oxytocin cream and oxytocin intravenous (IV). Typically, IV oxytocin is used in the labor and delivery setting while other forms of oxytocin medicine might be prescribed to people who are not in the hospital. The oxytocin dosage and regimen used varies but includes forms such as oxytocin 50 IU troches and oxytocin 15 IU nasal spray. Depending on the form prescribed, oxytocin medication can cost around $200 per 90 day at supply at some pharmacies but pricing varies widely, depending on the oxytocin dosage, form and pharmacy used. Additionally, some insurance plans may help cover costs associated with oxytocin prescription medication when buying oxytocin medication at the pharmacy.

Can I Buy Oxytocin Online?

Oxytocin medication requires a prescription to be dispensed by a pharmacy in the United States. For this reason, oxytocin OTC (over the counter) is not available and one cannot just buy oxytocin online. The first step to getting an oxytocin prescription is consulting a licensed medical provider. People who might need an oxytocin prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe oxytocin medication, including oxytocin nasal spray and oxytocin troches, when appropriate to do so.

Oxytocin - Frequently Asked Questions

What does oxytocin do?

Oxytocin fosters social bonding, trust and intimacy. Oxytocin also stimulates the uterus to contract during childbirth and helps with lactation after childbirth.

In what forms can you get oxytocin medication?

Oxytocin medication is available as a nasal spray, troche, cream and can be administered intravenously (IV).

How long does oxytocin take to work?

Following nasal administration, oxytocin nasal spray has been observed to increase blood levels in as quickly as 30 minutes.

Is oxytocin covered by insurance?

At this time, most insurance plans do not cover the cost of oxytocin medication.

Oxytocin - Mechanism of Action

Oxytocin itself is a nonapeptide hormone that is created in the hypothalamus and stored and released by the posterior pituitary gland. Oxytocin hormone creates positive feedback loops in the body in that the release of oxytocin leads to more oxytocin hormone release. Oxytocin medication is sometimes prescribed in conjunction with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in some people.

Oxytocin - Side Effects

Oxytocin prescription medication can cause side effects when used outside of pregnancy, including high blood pressure, nasal irritation, runny nose, headache, and dizziness. Before using oxytocin medication, it is important to discuss potential side effects and other concerns with a qualified medical provider. oxytocin and alcohol should not be used together. People with a hypersensitivity or allergy to oxytocin medication, ingredients in the formulation, or similar medications should not use oxytocin prescription medication.

More Oxytocin Information

• Oxytocin - FDA