Intramuscular (IM) Ketamine Therapy
Who Can (IM) Ketamine Help?
In low doses, Ketamine can be used to efficaciously treat patients with:
- •Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
- •Depressive symptoms in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with acute suicidal ideation or behavior (MDSI)
- •Anxiety
Ketamine is considered to be safe and effective (1). In fact, it has a lower impact than most common antidepressants such as SSRI's or MAOI's. It is administered in our office and can be a great option for those yet to find relief.
Is (IM) Ketamine Right For Me?
While Ketamine has an established track record of success, Ketamine therapy may not be the best treatment option for everyone.
Patients are ineligible for this treatment option for those actively dealing with:
- •Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
- •Substance Abuse and Dependence
Patients are ineligible for this treatment option with a history of:
- •Vascular Disease
- •Arteriovenous Malformation
- •Aneurysm
- •Psychosis
Common Side Effects
Ketamine is a common dissociative anesthetic that will have expected side effects during treatment. These can include:
- •Nausea and Vomiting
- •Dizziness
- •Double Vision (Diplopia)
- •Drowsiness (Sedation)
- •Confusion
During the treatment, patients rarely experience a hallucinogenic or adverse reaction.
Dysphoria can be an adverse reaction to the treatment. This means the patient will have a worsening outlook on themselves and life. Please contact your provider immediately if you are experiencing this as a side effect or go to your nearest emergency room.
A complete list of side effects can be found here.