Don’t sweat it. Get convenient prescription treatment for hyperhidrosis from home
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Excessive sweating can impact your physical and emotional health. Dr. B can help you stay cool and dry with prescription hyperhidrosis treatments. Take an online health assessment to get started.
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How Dr. B treats hyperhidrosis
Tell us about your condition with a $15 online consultation—no video call necessary.
A medical provider will review your information and prescribe treatment, if appropriate.
Pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy of your choice. Or, get it delivered.
How much will it cost?
Dr. B offers online consultations for $15—which is less than most copays. If a hyperhidrosis prescription is appropriate, your out-of-pocket medication cost will depend on your insurance and where you decide to get your prescription filled. Dr. B offers a discount card when applicable to help get you the lowest prices for your medications.
* Prices shown for Drysol 20 % Topical Solution (37.5 mL bottle), a popular treatment for hyperhidrosis, using a drug discount card. Prices may be lower with insurance.
Medication*
Hyperhidrosis treatments at Dr. B
Dr. B offers 6 treatments for hyperhidrosis. We’ve highlighted a few of our most popular and affordable options below, but you can choose other brand and generic medications if desired.
Aluminum Chloride
Aluminum Chloride is a prescription topical used to treat hyperhidrosis. It blocks sweat glands with aluminum ions to help reduce sweating and is particularly effective for armpit hyperhidrosis. Aluminum Chloride is the generic version of Drysol.
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Application:
Applied topically, 1-2X a week
Drysol
Drysol topical solution is a brand name antiperspirant that treats excessive sweating linked to hyperhidrosis. Once applied, Drysol blocks sweat ducts with aluminum ions to help reduce sweating.
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Application:
Applied topically, 1-2X a week
Glycopyrronium Tosylate
Glycopyrronium Tosylate topical wipes treat hyperhidrosis by blocking neurotransmitters, which helps reduce sweating.
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Application:
Wipe, applied topically once daily
Aluminum Chloride
Aluminum Chloride is a prescription topical used to treat hyperhidrosis. It blocks sweat glands with aluminum ions to help reduce sweating and is particularly effective for armpit hyperhidrosis. Aluminum Chloride is the generic version of Drysol.
Drysol
Drysol topical solution is a brand name antiperspirant that treats excessive sweating linked to hyperhidrosis. Once applied, Drysol blocks sweat ducts with aluminum ions to help reduce sweating.
Glycopyrronium Tosylate
Glycopyrronium Tosylate topical wipes treat hyperhidrosis by blocking neurotransmitters, which helps reduce sweating.
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Application:
Applied topically, 1-2X a week
Application:
Applied topically, 1-2X a week
Application:
Wipe, applied topically once daily
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Hyperhidrosis Questions
About Hyperhidrosis
What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating. It affects 1-5% of the population. The symptoms aren’t always related to high temperatures or physical exercise and can result in sweat-soaked clothing. While not a serious health threat, this medical condition can affect your quality of life, causing social anxiety or public embarrassment.
What causes hyperhidrosis?
There are two main types of hyperhidrosis.
Primary hyperhidrosis is often caused by overactive nerve signals. These instruct the sweat glands to produce too much sweat. This condition has no medical cause, and it’s often inherited.
Secondary hyperhidrosis can be a side effect of another condition. It sometimes happens with medications that treat diabetes, thyroid issues, nervous system disorders or an infection. It can also occur during menopause.
What are the symptoms of hyperhidrosis?
The primary symptom is heavy sweating of the underarms, face, feet, palms and other areas. The sweating can be so intense that it disrupts daily life, sleep and social situations.
How long does hyperhidrosis last?
Hyperhidrosis is typically a chronic (long-term) condition. But treatments and lifestyle changes can help control symptoms. Providers often reserve permanent treatments for severe cases that don’t respond to less invasive hyperhidrosis medicines.
Treatments include hyperhidrosis pills, antiperspirants, injections, prescription cloth wipes, prescription medicines or surgery. Different treatments work best in different areas of the skin. And each carries its own benefits and risks.
Do I have hyperhidrosis or…?
Conditions like tuberculosis, menopause or side effects of certain medications can also instigate excessive sweating. Talk to a medical provider to determine if your sweating is related to another underlying condition.
What are the treatments Dr. B offers for hyperhidrosis?
Dr. B offers medicated wipes and topical solutions that you apply directly to the skin. These treatments usually contain one of two medications. Aluminum Chloride treatments block sweat glands with the help of aluminum ions. Glycopyrronium-based treatments stem the flow of sweat production.
How are hyperhidrosis treatments applied?
Apply medicated wipes and topical solutions directly to the affected area.
What are common side effects?
Common side effects can include: redness, burning, tingling, mild itching and irritation. These symptoms are typically mild and may lessen or go away with time. Talk to your provider if these symptoms continue or worsen over time.
How can I get a hyperhidrosis prescription online?
Dr. B offers accessible prescription access via an online medical consultation. Complete an online health assessment covering your history and current symptoms. A licensed medical provider will review your assessment and, if appropriate, send a prescription to your pharmacy. Dr. B offers several treatment options, making it a convenient way to get treatments like Drysol or a Glycopyrronium Tosylate towelette prescription online.
How much does hyperhidrosis treatment cost?
Consultation: A virtual medical consultation for hyperhidrosis costs $15, which is lower than most doctor copays. Currently, we don’t submit medical consultation claims to insurance companies. But you can use insurance for any resulting prescription at your pharmacy.
Medication: Dr. B only charges for the medical consultation. When medications are prescribed, we let you choose the most affordable or convenient pharmacy to fill the prescription. Your medication prices will vary depending on your insurance coverage and whether the drug is a brand or generic.
Do you accept insurance?
Right now, we don’t submit medical consultation claims to health insurance companies. But you can use insurance for any resulting prescriptions at your pharmacy.
How do refills work?
We’ll send you a reminder for a quick online check-in when it’s time for your next refill.
