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WHAT DO OTHER PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY?
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WHAT IS ESKETAMINE?
Esketamine is for adults experiencing treatment resistant depression. Esketamine treatment is appropriate warranted for adults that have struggled with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and who have not responded adequately to at least two different antidepressants. The treatment is painless, and patient self-administered at our office under supervision.
IS ESKETAMINE EFFECTIVE?
Esketamine has proven effective for treating adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and/or with suicidal thoughts or actions. As well as people with a history of Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Esketamine is self-administered via nasal spray under physician/staff supervision, and requires you to be on site in one of our private rooms for 2 hours. During the initial 15 minutes treatment is administered, you will then stay at our clinic for observation, and vitals checks during the remainder of the time. Although infrequent, the major side effects of treatment can include temporarily elevated blood pressure, nausea, and sedation/disassociation.
Contact UsIS ESKETAMINE COVERED BY INSURANCE?
Many insurance carriers cover Spravato if you have previously failed antidepressants. Contact us to learn if your insurance plan covers Esketamine. Once you and your provider have determined that Spravato is right for you, our team will assist with the insurance process.
WHAT DOES TREATMENT LOOK LIKE?
Once your insurance has approved coverage of Spravato, we can schedule you for your first appointment.
Spravato is given twice weekly for the first 4 weeks and then once a week thereafter. You must be in the office, under observation for 2 hours, you will have to arrange alternative transportation home, as you are not allowed to drive after your treatment.
During treatment will see a licensed physician or ARNP.
Spravato (Esketamine) Nasal Spray