You do not need to fast. We recommend, however, that you refrain from eating 4 hours prior to your treatment. You may drink clear fluids up to 2 hours prior.
No, it is not safe to drive yourself. Ketamine can impair your ability to drive, so it is essential to have a trusted friend or family member pick you up. We also recommend avoiding operating heavy machinery, taking care of small children, engaging in strenuous activities, or signing any legal documents for at least a day after your infusion. If you cannot arrange for someone to pick you up, using a ridesharing service or taxi is acceptable, but you may need to stay longer post-infusion and incur additional fees.
You may feel a bit groggy right after the infusion; but you will quickly be back to baseline shortly after. We recommend that you do not engage in any physically taxing activities, avoid driving or operating heavy equipment, and avoid making important decisions for the rest of the day.
The infusion itself takes about 45 minutes, but there are activities that occur before and after the infusion. The infusion is administered under the direction and supervision of the medical provider. You should plan on being at our clinic for at least 90 minutes per treatment session.
Most patients who respond to Ketamine therapy require “maintenance” infusions on an ongoing basis following the initial series of treatments. The frequency of these maintenance infusions varies from person to person and may be as often as one (1) to two (2) times per-month; while other patients may find their symptoms are manageable with little need for additional Ketamine.