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Spravato (Esketamine)
A nasal spray version, called esketamine, was approved by the FDA in March 2019. Its effects can make it helpful for treating depression in adults when used in combination with an oral antidepressant. Spravato can help with Treatment-resistant depression, significant depressive symptoms, and suicide ideation. Most patients experience alleviation from depressive symptoms with few adverse effects.
Ketamine is a drug that’s primarily known for its uses as an anesthetic. You may have also heard of ketamine being used as a psychedelic street drug, but if it’s used under the supervision of a doctor, it can be perfectly safe.
Coverage is Important
Esketamine nasal spray for depression is covered by many major insurance companies. One benefit of having treatment at One Behavioral is that our Care Team does all the work for you when it comes to insurance. Phone calls, emails, paperwork: we take care of it for you. Wrangling insurance companies for coverage of any treatment can be hard (even if you’re not struggling with depression!).
REMS-approved
Since it’s a psychedelic drug, esketamine nasal spray feels different from other substances you may have experience with (like alcohol). During treatment, you may feel dizzy, euphoric, or intoxicated. Afterwards, you’ll be groggy and woozy. You can’t do anything hazardous for the rest of your day. That includes operating a motor vehicle, so you’ll need someone to drive you home after treatment.How to Get Started
INTRODUCTION
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Esketamine nasal spray (Spravato®)
- FDA-approved for depression treatment.
- Many insurance companies cover it.
- Is available at One Behavioral.
IS IT DIFFICULT TO QUALIFY FOR SPRAVATO®?
No! If you haven't improved after taking TWO antidepressants, several major insurance companies will cover ketamine-based depression treatment.
BEFORE THE TREATMENT
TREATMENT
You're All Set To Feel Better!
SESSION OF PSYCHEDELIC TREATMENT AS USUAL
- Arrive in the centre and take a seat.
- The spray is supplied to you, and you administer it yourself.
- In the centre, you must wait two hours.
- Make arrangements for someone to drive you home.
Our major concern is your safety and comfort
You’ll feel sleepy and woozy after treatment. You can’t do anything risky for the rest of the day. This includes driving, so you’ll need someone to transport you home after treatment.
Prioritizing Peace of Mind, Always.
Esketamine Nasal Spray (Spravato) Treatment Plan
2 treatments a week for 4 weeks
1 treatment a week as needed
AVERAGE TREATMENT PLAN**
4
WEEKS
2 DAYS
EACH WEEK
2
HOURS
Time Course of Treatment Response
- Most of the treatment was observed at 24 hours
- Between 24 hours and Day 28, SPRAVATO® continued to improves
- Treatment plan may vary based on doctor’s recommendations
AD=antidepressant. LS=least squares. MADRS=Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale.
**Treatment plan may vary based on doctor’s recommendations.