Ketamine has long been recognized as an essential medicine due to its efficacy as a surgical anesthetic.
Its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2019 for the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions further grew ketamine’s popularity, opening the door for mainstream use of the drug, especially in those who don't respond to traditional antidepressants and other medications.
Klarity Clinic has been at the forefront of ketamine infusion therapy and esketamine (SPRAVOTO™) treatments for individuals with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The medical team also facilitates ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) to support those healing from trauma and suicidal ideation. Additionally, ketamine treatments are available for people with chronic pain syndromes.
Medical experts have been studying ketamine for more than 10 years. Researchers tapped into the effects the drug had on patients when used as an anesthetic.
The euphoric effects that ketamine produced boosted people’s moods and helped them to feel a sense of happiness. This observation led researchers to consider ketamine as a potential therapy for depression.
Using an intravenous (IV) line, physicians administered ketamine directly into the bloodstream. They prescribed the drug in much smaller doses than is used in surgery. Treatment elevated the moods of people with severe depression and also eased the intensity of intrusive, suicidal thoughts.
Initial symptom relief was fast, and the results were found to last for several days or weeks. Ketamine’s quick action also reduced the need for hospitalizations, saving patients’ lives, resources, and time.
Klarity Clinic offers two types of ketamine therapy for the treatment of mental health disorders, including substance use disorders. The physicians offer:
SPRAVATO is a nasal spray that contains esketamine, a form of ketamine, to manage treatment-resistant depression.
Unlike traditional antidepressants that target norepinephrine and serotonin, esketamine addresses the NMDA receptors in the brain that regulate mood, seeking to relieve depression symptoms.
Ketamine infusion therapy involves a series of IV infusions that deliver specific doses of ketamine into the bloodstream.
The medication works by increasing levels of glutamate, which are prominent neurotransmitters that support healthy brain function. Ketamine also helps repair damaged neural connections and stimulates the growth of new connections to help your brain heal.
Typically, a series of six infusions scheduled over two weeks provides significant symptom relief.
Though ketamine therapy may not yet be considered a mainstream treatment option, the Klarity Clinic experts have the knowledge and experience you can rely on to make informed choices about moving forward with ketamine therapy.
They offer comprehensive health exams and other resources to better understand your needs and determine if you’re a candidate for SPRAVATO or ketamine infusion therapy. They also supervise each therapy session to ensure you receive the full benefit of treatment without unwanted side effects.
Ketamine therapy isn’t an option for everyone, but if you aren’t getting relief from traditional medications, it’s time to find out how ketamine or SPRAVATO can work for you.
Call Klarity Clinic in Upland, California, or Henderson or Las Vegas, Nevada, today to learn more about the benefits of ketamine therapy, or book a consultation online.
