Most conventional antidepressants can be safely combined with ketamine treatment, however it is important to discuss your full medical history during your consultation as some medications (benzodiazepines and lamotrigine) may interact with ketamine and impact its therapeutic effects.

In a Spravato short-term study, more patients who receive the nasal esketamine spray in addition to an oral antidepressant demonstrated “rapid and superior” reduction in depressive symptoms at four weeks compared to those who received placebo plus an oral antidepressant. The study also found that many patients began to experience a reduction in depression symptoms around the 24 hour mark. The results from a Spravato long-term study indicate that patients who continue to take the nasal spray for depression may be less likely to experience a relapse of depressive symptoms.

A condition of FDA approval is that Spravato is given within a medically supervised office.

In preparation for your Spravato treatment, your clinician will discuss with you, your full mental health and medical history. This allows us to determine what role it will serve in your mental health optimization journey and how to structure treatment to synergize with your other efforts to optimize mental health.

The following conditions may make Spravato not the best treatment option for you and your clinician will discuss this if it of concern:

• Known allergy to ketamine.

• A history of aneurysm, bleeding in the brain or abnormal connections between blood vessels.

• A history of certain heart, brain or liver problems

• History of psychosis

• Pregnancy (or planning to become pregnant)

• Currently breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed

A ketamine treatment review can give you a sense of what treatment is like, it is important to remember that not everyone has the same experience. If you’re wondering whether ketamine is a good treatment options for you, it’s best to speak to a licensed clinican who can both assess whether this is a treatment option that can help, and also discuss what to expect with treatment.

Spravato cost may vary based on several factors, including your location, insurance coverage. If you want to learn more about Spravato prices, please inquire with our team.

Spravato may be covered by your insurance, depending on your carrier and plan.

If you’ve recently searched for “Spravato treatments near me,” you may have noticed an increasing number of clinics offering this FDA-approved therapy for depression. To ensure you receive safe and effective treatment, it’s crucial to seek guidance from certified medical clinics and licensed psychiatrists. Additionally, consulting your healthcare provider for recommendations or using online directories can help you find reputable facilities that offer Spravato treatments. For anyone in the NYC area, Thrive Mind Health & Holistic is located in ___ and easily accessible by most major subway lines.

Ketamine causes known changes to the body while it is active.  This includes dose-dependent alteration of the consciousness and sense perception.  In otherwise, how you think and feel your body during the active phase treatment (while it is in your system).  This is to be expected and a contributes to the medication’s effectiveness.  This goes away as the active medication effect begins to wear off (approximately 1-2 hours).  The exact duration of active effect is dependent upon on how your body handles and breaks down medication and depending on the dose.  This is why it is recommended, if feasible to plan for 2-3 hours for your treatment and to recover afterwards.  Low doses lead to faster return to your normal sensorium.  Regardless however, before returning to your normal sensorium, the residual effects that are wearing off, allows for continued exploration and expansion of your mind to address your mental health blocks.  What you experience is discussed with your therapist so that you may learn from the process.  Other effects of ketamine when it is active in your system can for some, include  temporary nausea, drowsiness, blood pressure increase (typically mild), and headache .  You may experience mild side effects, including dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, dissociation (a feeling of detachment), increased blood pressure, and headache. If you do have any of these, we can easily adjust treatment parameters to minimize recurrence.

It is advised as a general precaution, to plan your day so as to avoid driving or the operating of heavy machinery for a few hours after ketamine treatment.  It is recommended to arrange for transportation after each treatment session.

Treatment frequency and duration varies based upon a number of factors, namely the timeframe required for you to start seeing your mental health symptoms improve.  Initial goals include determining optimal dose and frequency, also gauging effectiveness after each treatment, finally adjusting both to optimize treatment effectiveness.  After reaching initial treatment goals, you and your clinician will monitor for sustained improvement and some choose to do maintenance or booster treatments in order to sustain progressive optimization of mental health.