DoxyPEP in Los Angeles
A dose of doxycycline after sex that lowers your chance of some STIs.
Is DoxyPEP right for you?
DoxyPEP is a dose of the antibiotic doxycycline taken within 72 hours after sex to lower the chance of syphilis, gonorrhea or chlamydia. Haven prescribes it at our Los Angeles location or virtual anywhere in California, along with regular STI testing.
Recommended by CDC if you:
- Are a gay or bisexual man, or a transgender woman
- Had syphilis, gonorrhea or chlamydia in the past 12 months
Your provider can talk with you about whether it fits you.CDC, June 2024.
The 72-hour window
No more than one dose in 24 hours (CDC, June 2024).
The 72-hour window
One 200 mg dose, as soon as you can after sex.
CDC, June 2024
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Lowers the chance of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia
An antibiotic taken after sex. It does not prevent HIV.
Prevents HIV
A daily pill or a shot every 2 or 6 months.
Your DoxyPEP prescription is on hand before you need it
First visit
About 30 minutes with your provider.
Labs and STI testing
At our location or a lab partner near you.
Start treatment
Pick up your doxycycline so it’s on hand.
Follow-ups
STI testing every 3 months. DoxyPEP doesn’t prevent every STI.
Cost
How DoxyPEP is covered
It goes through your insurance. What you pay depends on your plan, with no membership fees.
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Are there side effects?
The most common are an upset stomach, nausea and sensitivity to the sun. Take it with food and a full glass of water, and don’t lie down for an hour after (CDC, June 2024).
Does DoxyPEP prevent HIV?
No. DoxyPEP is an antibiotic that lowers the chance of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. For HIV, pair it with PrEP (CDC, June 2024).
How often can I take it?
One 200 mg dose within 72 hours after sex, and no more than one dose in 24 hours (CDC, June 2024).
Do I still need STI testing?
Yes. Test every 3 months while you’re on DoxyPEP, so anything it doesn’t prevent gets caught early.
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