What to Expect During Spravato Ketamine Therapy
Spravato Ketamine Therapy has the potential to distort your perception during the first two hours, so it has to be administered in our certified treatment centers under the monitoring of trained medical staff to ensure you are safe, comfortable, and fully supported.
1 Spravato is similar to other nasal sprays you’ve used. You will administer the medication yourself under direct supervision, giving three doses spaced about five minutes apart.
2 After, you relax in a private room while the medication takes effect. Staff will monitor your vital signs and how you’re feeling. Most sessions last about two hours.
3 Usually, the treatment is given twice a week to start. If successful it is continued at decreased frequency depending on treatment response.
Spravato Ketamine Therapy is often combined with a traditional oral antidepressant. Spravato Ketamine Therapy provides rapid relief of depressive symptoms, so antidepressants can better help to maintain longer-term stability.
Key Benefits
- FDA-approved to be safe
- Fast-acting — feel better in hours or days
- Effective for treatment-resistant depression
- Works differently than antidepressants
- Can work alongside existing medications
- No long-term commitment or daily medication
- The only medication besides lithium proven to decrease suicidal thoughts
Who Is Spravato Ketamine Therapy For?
The ideal candidate for Spravato has taken two or more oral antidepressants and still experiences symptoms of depression — known as Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD).
- Those living with intense depressive symptoms
- People who haven’t felt better with traditional antidepressants
- Patients seeking a new option when “trying harder” isn’t enough
Signs of Major Depressive Disorder
- Depressed mood
- Loss of interest in daily activities
- Change in sleep, appetite or weight
- Fatigue
- Diminished concentration or slowed thoughts
- Feelings of worthlessness
Is it Safe?
Spravato Ketamine Therapy here is carefully designed to be safe, structured, and patient-friendly.
- FDA-approved and proven in clinical studies
- Administered only at our certified treatment centers
- Patients are monitored closely during and after each session
A rumor started that because ketamine is used as a veterinary medicine, it’s somehow unsafe for humans. In reality, many human medications are used in animals – including gabapentin, amoxicillin, and even Fluoxetine (Prozac). Ketamine has been used in humans at higher doses as Anesthesia since 1970, including for children’s surgeries.
Esketamine vs Ketamine
Spravato Ketamine Therapy technically uses esketamine, a refined part of the ketamine molecule. Esketamine is more targeted and potent, allowing it to work effectively at lower doses. The precision helps reduce the risk of side effects. 
Spravato Ketamine Therapy Alternatives
From a medication standpoint, the only other FDA-approved option for treatment-resistant depression is a combination of olanzapine (an antipsychotic drug) and fluoxetine (a conventional antidepressant). These medications have serious long-term effects — including diabetes, substantial weight gain, metabolic changes, and high blood pressure. That said, Spravato Ketamine Therapy may not be right or work for everyone. That’s why we also offer gold-standard traditional therapies and cutting-edge medication-free treatments for mental health issues like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). You have plenty of options here to explore what actually works for you.