Spravato® is a prescription medication used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). The active ingredient in Spravato is esketamine, which is a type of medicine called an antidepressant. Esketamine works by acting on the brain chemicals that help maintain mental health. By changing how these chemicals work, esketamine may provide relief from symptoms of depression.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
Major depressive disorder, or MDD, is a mental health condition that causes a person to feel extremely sad, hopeless, and disinterested in life. Individuals with MDD may also experience physical symptoms such as headaches or exhaustion.
MDD can last for several months or longer. People who have MDD may not be able to function normally at work or school because of their extreme sadness and other symptoms associated with depression.
Ketamine therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Ketamine is a powerful and fast-acting antidepressant that has been used to treat depression in people who have not responded to other treatments. This can include those with chronic depression, treatment resistance, or suicidal ideation. It works by blocking the NMDA receptor and causing a release of neurotransmitters in the brain such as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.
Esketamine is an effective treatment for major depression when given intranasally in a safe, comfortable environment. It can take 60 minutes or more before its effects are felt, but some patients notice improvement within 10 minutes of administration. The most common side effects include dizziness, nausea/vomiting, dissociation (feeling unconnected from reality), confusion/disorientation and headache/pain at the injection site; these symptoms should last only one hour after administration ends. When Spravato is administered, the side effects described above are fairly rare, with most patients reporting feeling relaxed and refreshed by the end of their treatments. Some report Spravato sessions to be almost euphoric in the way they lift the depression blanket off the patient.
Author's Message
David Boguslavsky, MD is an experienced and dedicated family physician with an interest in mental health who has been practicing medicine for almost 2 decades.
If you are suffering from Major Depression, and have failed to see your depression lift despite 2 antidepressants tried, Spravato therapy maybe right for you. This, insurance-covered, ketamine therapy for depression has helped thousands of patients just like you. To learn more about the costs of Spravato, esketamine’s effectiveness, potential side effects, or to simply take the next step towards feeling better, please reach out to us, we would love to help!
Author’s Bio
Dr. David Boguslavsky, MD, is a highly experienced family physician and medical acupuncturist with over two decades of clinical practice, who has emerged as a leader in mental health treatment, particularly in the field of depression. A graduate of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Boguslavsky is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Medical Acupuncture, showcasing his diverse medical expertise. His extensive experience spans a wide range of medical care, from acute illnesses to chronic condition management, with a particular focus on preventative care and pain treatment.Notably, Dr. Boguslavsky has pioneered innovative approaches to depression treatment, having administered over 10,000 Spravato treatments, establishing himself as one of the foremost experts in this cutting-edge therapy. His unique blend of traditional Western medicine, Eastern acupuncture techniques, and advanced psychiatric treatments allows him to offer comprehensive, personalized care to his patients at PremierMD and Spravato Treatment Centers of NJ. Fluent in English and Russian, Dr. Boguslavsky brings a multifaceted approach to healthcare, combining the latest medical technologies with time-honored principles of doctor-patient relationships to address both physical and mental health needs.