Ketamine Infusion Therapy Near Me
Ketamine Infusion Therapy Near Me
Ketamine, traditionally used for anesthesia, now recognized for treating depression. Safe, FDA-approved, and administered in outpatient clinics.
Benefits of Ketamine Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
One of the key benefits of ketamine infusion therapy is the rapidity with which its effects are seen. Some patients report noting the effects of this therapy after the first few treatments. Other benefits may include:
Reduction in Suicidal Thoughts
Improved Mood and Energy Levels
Enhanced Cognitive Function
Extended Relief
Reduction in Pain Symptoms
How Ketamine Infusion Therapy Works?
- Ketamine administered intravenously, acting faster than most antidepressants.
- Works by blocking NMDA receptors for glutamate; rapidly absorbed and distributed.
- May induce dissociative state during treatment.
- Mechanism for depression relief not fully understood, but efficacy for treatment-resistant depression established.
Does research support the use of ketamine infusion for depression?
Ketamine infusion therapy is no doubt a very effective medication for treatment-resistant depression. Our highly trained providers administer ketamine treatments when indicated and continue to receive a plethora of testimonials of its effectiveness.
There is abundant research that validates the effectiveness of ketamine use as an anti-depressant. On March 1, 2017, the Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry published a consensus statement that endorses the use of ketamine for depression, and other mood disorders.
Ketamine treatment costs $350 per session. Each session must be paid out of pocket prior to starting the appointment.
We also offer financing options through CareCredit. If interested in learning more, please visit https://www.carecredit.com/go/557T
If you feel you may benefit from ketamine infusion therapy, do not hesitate to schedule a consultation today.
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