While Ketamine therapy is proving to be very promising, a single treatment can’t be counted on to cure depression. Research has shown that a series of six infusions given over a period of 2-3 weeks can produce optimal outcomes. Ketamine infusion decreases the symptoms of depression in approximately 60-70 percent of all patients who receive it. It typically takes three Ketamine infusions to determine if it will help you.
Some patients feel better within an hour after the infusion, while others may not notice improvements until their fourth or fifth session. The effects are often gradual and subtle, with feelings of sadness and hopelessness beginning to lift. In some cases, the improvement can be more dramatic. Functional improvements, such as engaging in activities you enjoy or returning to work, often occur before mood improvements, enhancing your overall treatment success.
Clinical studies have shown a 70-80% response rate for treatment-resistant depression.
During infusion, you will be awake and able to interact with those around you, listen to music or just close your eyes and relax. Some people experience dizziness or fuzzy vision, but these symptoms clear up quickly after infusion stops. Occasionally, some patients feel nausea during or after the infusion. Your heart rate and blood pressure may increase slightly with IV Ketamine. Tiredness is also not uncommon after treatments. There are no reported long term side effects with low dose ketamine infusion therapy.
Yes. Ketamine is used extensively in hospitals and clinics every day, and has been administered safely to millions of patients for decades. To ensure safety, ketamine infusions should be administered by medical professionals trained in anesthesia or emergency medicine.