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What Is Ketamine?
A Time-Tested Medication
Originally developed in the 1960s, ketamine has long been used in emergency rooms, battlefields, and surgical settings. It’s FDA-approved as an anesthetic and now used off-label in low doses to treat mental health and pain conditions.
How It Works?
Ketamine targets glutamate, a key neurotransmitter, by blocking NMDA receptors in the brain—impacting mood regulation and nervous system activity.
Rapid Relief Through Neuroplasticity
Research shows ketamine increases the production of synaptic proteins and encourages new neural pathways in the brain’s prefrontal cortex, potentially leading to fast-acting antidepressant effects.
Safe in the Right Hands
When administered in a clinical setting by trained professionals, ketamine is very safe. It doesn’t suppress breathing or heart function and has a low risk of side effects compared to many conventional medications.
FAQs
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What is Ketamine?Ketamine is a prescription medication that was developed in the 60’s and has been used for years on battlefields, on ambulances, in emergency rooms, and in surgical suites. It is FDA approved for anesthetic use and is currently being used off-label to treat mental health and pain afflictions with much lower dosing.
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How does Ketamine relieve depression?Scientists are still exploring the exact mechanism by which depression is relieved. Research suggests that by blocking the NMDA receptors, ketamine prompts the brain to increase the production of synaptic signaling proteins in the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is the region of the brain thought to play a critical role in a person’s ability to regulate his/her mood. Ketamine appears to promote the growth of new synapses in the prefrontal cortex (neuroplasticity), resulting in greater connectivity in the brain. These new neural pathways are thought to be the reason for the rapid anti-depressant and healing effects.
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Are Ketamine treatments safe?When ketamine is administered in a controlled medical setting by a properly trained and licensed clinician using established methods, it is very safe. Ketamine is the only anesthetic that does not suppress the body’s cardiovascular and respiratory systems. When used recreationally, or outside of a controlled medical setting, ketamine use can have severe adverse effects.
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What are the side effects of Ketamine therapy?Most recent research shows that some possible short-term side effects occasionally include nausea, headache, and dizziness.
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Is Ketamine effective for chronic pain treatment?Ketamine has proven itself to be one of the best pain management options currently available. Patients can expect to see a reduction in their pain score after the first infusion. Ketamine is extremely safe, non-addictive, and has a very small side effect profile.
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How does Ketamine work in the brain?Ketamine acts as an antagonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor and targets glutamate, which is an excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter.
Treatment Details
Treatment Protocol
Our standard treatment involves a series of 6 intravenous ketamine infusions, spaced over 2 to 3 weeks. Each infusion lasts approximately 1 hour and is delivered in a private, calming room designed for comfort and healing.
After the initial series, some patients may benefit from occasional maintenance infusions, typically needed every 2 to 6 months. This maintenance schedule is determined individually, based on your response and ongoing needs.
Monitoring and Care
Your safety is our top priority. Throughout each session, one of our licensed infusionists will closely monitor your vital signs to ensure your well-being and peace of mind. Most patients tolerate ketamine therapy well. The most common side effect is nausea, which we address proactively using routine anti-nausea medication before your infusion begins.
What to Expect After Your Infusion
Following treatment, patients may feel groggy or disoriented. For your safety, we require that you arrange transportation home with a responsible adult—this can be a family member, friend, or a rideshare driver (Uber/Lyft). We ask that you do not drive or operate machinery for the rest of the day.
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