Ketamine For Depression &
Psychiatric Disorders
A psychiatric disorder refers to any mental health condition that impacts a person’s behavior—how he or she functions and interacts with others in their day-to-day lives. Psychiatric disorders are diagnosed based on guidelines set forth by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which is published by the American Psychiatric Association.
Some psychiatric disorders make it quite difficult for a person to carry on with their daily lives, as their cognition, emotional regulation and behavior may feel out of control. The most common psychiatric disorders are major depressive disorder, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is believed that more than 6% of the U.S. population suffers from a psychiatric disorder.
Getting started with ketamine infusions at Renew Ketamine is simple
Since the late 1990s, the antidepressant effects of ketamine have been heavily researched. The facts are that ketamine alleviates the symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and PTSD in up to 70% of patients.
By working on the glutamate system, ketamine is believed to repair damaged neural connections in the brain and provide lasting relief of symptoms—even in those who have resisted other treatments.
Highly effective treatment for Psychiatric Disorders
Ketamine alleviates the symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder in up to 70% of patients
Fast-Acting relief
Ketamine works quickly to alleviate symptoms, oftentimes in as few as 1-2 infusions.
Safe & Non-Addictive
Ketamine is considered an essential medication by the World Health Organization, and is not physically addictive.
Many people have questions about ketamine for depression and other psychiatric disorders. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions.
In the 1960’s ketamine was FDA approved as a dissociative anesthetic and analgesic. Due to its efficacy in various applications, it has since earned a spot on the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines. As an antidepressant, treatment dosage is too low to produce any anesthetic effects. When used correctly, ketamine is highly effective at treating even the worst cases of depression, oftentimes when other treatments fail.
We have found that administering ketamine intravenously is the most effective delivery method. As an infusion, the solution is 100% biologically available allowing for the greatest chance of a successful treatment. We also offer it intranasally, intramuscularly, orally, or sublingually however these methods offer less of the medication to the body as they pass through to the brain.
Ketamine has been shown to offer effective symptom relief in over 70% patients — most of the time after the first infusion. Considering that traditional antidepressants have a 40% success rate, and take weeks or months to have an effect, this is a remarkable difference. Each patient’s body and mind is different, so that means each recipient will experience different results. Some patients feel an immediate shift in their attitude and mood for the better, while others feel their fog of depression lift gradually. With such a high success rate, and relatively low risk, we are confident that most patients will find relief in a predicable amount of time.
Numerous studies have found ketamine infusions to be most effective when they are administered serially over a two week period. We recommend a set of 4-6 infusions initially, followed by occasional maintenance infusions as needed. For some maintenance infusions will only few times a year, while for others it may be more frequent than that.
Ketamine for Major Depressive Disorder & Treatment-Resistant Depression
A 40-minute ketamine infusion designed to alleviate the symptoms of major depressive disorder, Initial infusion: $475 | Booster infusions: $375
Ketamine for Severe Anxiety Disorders
A 40-minute ketamine infusion for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. Initial infusion: $475 | Booster infusions: $375
Ketamine for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A 40-minute ketamine infusion for the treatment of PTSD. Some studies show that ketamine may actually prevent PTSD in those who are more likely to be involved in a traumatic event. Initial infusion: $475 | Booster infusions: $375
Ketamine for Bipolar Disorder
A 40-minute ketamine infusion for the treatment of bipolar disorder and multiple personality disorder. Initial infusion: $475
