Nasal Ketamine

Mental illness often requires a combination of therapy and medication. But finding the right medication can be a challenge. Psychiatrists know that some patients don't respond to most psychiatric drugs.

Even if you're able to find the right drug, it might not take effect right away. It may be eight to twelve weeks before your medication reaches its full efficacy. If you suffer from severe symptoms, it can be hard to wait months for relief.

Ketamine can be an excellent option for people with treatment-resistant depression. At New England Behavioral Services, providers also use ketamine for:

• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

During your consultation, your provider asks what medications you've tried in the past. We work with you to determine whether ketamine is right for you.

 Lightheadedness, muscular weakness, feeling faint, fatigue, blurred vision, illogical thinking, dizziness, delirium, hypertension, and nausea. 

Signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness;

fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips,

tongue, or throat).

Shake bottle gently before using. Blow nose to clear

nostrils. Insert applicator into nostril, keeping bottle upright, and close off

the other nostril. Breathe in through nose. While inhaling, press pump to

release spray. Discard after labeled number of doses has been used, even if

bottle is not completely empty. Use this medication in the nose. Do not

take by mouth.  We require that the patient not drive after the treatment and go home to rest. Your provider will tell you how much and how often to use

this medication. Tell your mental health provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.