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Mental Heath Services and Ketamine Treatments

Scroll down to learn more about how ketamine can help you with Treatment Resistant Depression(TRD), Anxiety and other Mental Health Disorders

Spravato (esketamine) is an FDA-approved nasal spray used to treat treatment-resistant depression and depression with acute suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
It is taken in-office under medical supervision and is used together with an oral antidepressant.

Spravato works on the brain’s glutamate system and can help improve mood more rapidly than traditional antidepressants for some patients.

What is Spravato?

How does Spravato differ from ketamine?

Spravato contains esketamine, one specific form of ketamine that has been FDA-approved and studied in large clinical trials.

Ketamine treatments typically use racemic ketamine and are offered off-label for depression.

The main differences are:

Spravato is FDA-approved for depression

Spravato is given as a nasal spray in clinic

Ketamine is usually given by IV or IM in clinic

Spravato follows a strict monitoring and REMS safety program

Both treatments work through similar brain pathways, but they are delivered and regulated differently.

Does insurance cover Spravato?

Yes, Spravato is commonly covered by private insurance plans.

However, you may still be responsible for:

Your deductible

A copay or coinsurance

Important coverage notes at KetaMinds:

Maryland Medicaid is fully covered of Spravato as long as you meet the criteria of having trialed two medicaid formulary antidepressants in the last 12 months

We do not currently accept Medicare for Spravato treatment

You should contact your insurance and review any expected out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins.

What will I experience during a Spravato session?

Most patients describe a temporary altered or “floaty” feeling during treatment.

Common short-term effects may include:

lightheadedness or dizziness

mild dissociation or feeling detached

nausea

drowsiness

temporary increase in blood pressure

These effects usually begin shortly after dosing and improve within a few hours.

You will remain in the clinic for monitoring for 2 hours and must have transportation to and from home as you would be unable to drive.

How do I get started?

If you’d like to learn more about ketamine as a treatment for depression or chronic pain, click the button below and fill out our contact form to get set-up for a consult.

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