What is Ketamine nasal spray?
Ketamine is a prescription nasal spray medicine, used along with an antidepressant taken by mouth to treat:
Adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
Depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions
How will I take Ketamine?
Ketamine nsal spray will be administered under the supervision of a healthcare provider at our practice.
Initial Treatment typically consists of twice weekly treatments. Your personalized treatment schedule will be planned at the time of your initial evaluation
During and after each use of the Ketamine nasal spray device, you will be monitored.
Discuss any questions you may have with your healthcare provider at your initial appointment.
Ketamine Nasal Spray is for treatment of depression and other mood disorders. If you have depression that isn’t improving using other approaches, contact us, to discuss treatment with Ketamine.
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Ketamine Q & A
What is ketamine?
Ketamine is a drug primarily used for sedation and pain relief. In recent years, the value of ketamine in treating depression has come to light, and now ketamine is used as a specific treatment for depression and other mood disorders.
Studies show that up to 75% of patients receiving ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression respond positively to the treatment.
We recognize the value of ketamine in treating depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression.
How is it Administered?
Ketamine is a nasal spray rather than a pill or IV. You need to take your medication at the clinic, and your provider keeps you under observation for two hours afterward, so they can monitor you in case you experience any adverse reactions.
How many Ketamine treatments would I need?
You need to attend a series of sessions to get the most out of your treatment. This can vary between patients, but a typical course of Ketamine treatment might involve two to three sessions a week for four to six weeks. You might also need to attend maintenance sessions once the initial treatment starts to work, so you don’t experience a relapse.
How Do I GET Ketamine?
Your Ketamine treatment sessions take place under supervision at our practice. You may need to have someone drive you home afterward, as you might experience some side effects such as drowsiness or impaired responses.
If ketamine therapy sound like they could help you, schedule an on-line appointment today.
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If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a federally funded network of crisis centers committed to suicide prevention.