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 Depression is a chronic mental health condition that affects approximately 1 in 6 adults. An estimated 16 million American adults battle depression each year. The standard of care for depression is treatment with antidepressant medications, such as fluoxetine or citalopram.

However, in some cases, the symptoms of depression do not improve with antidepressant treatment. People who continue to experience symptoms of depression after trying at least two separate antidepressant medications at an adequate dose for the recommended period of time may be considered to have Treatment resistant depression (TRD). In many cases, these people will have tried multiple oral antidepressants with little or no relief in their symptoms.

What is SPRAVATO®?

SPRAVATO® is a ketamine-based prescription nasal spray that is taken along with an oral antidepressant. It works by increasing glutamate, a natural chemical in the brain that helps transmit messages between brain cells. When glutamate is increased, communication between brain cells is improved, which positively affects mood.

SPRAVATO® works quickly, so people with depression can feel better in a matter of hours. This is very important, because other depression treatments can often take a long time to work, may not provide enough relief, or may not provide relief at all.

Who should use SPRAVATO®?

In general, you are a good candidate for SPRAVATO® if:

• You have a depression that is difficult to treat. This means that you have been prescribed at least 2 different antidepressants, but you have not felt any significant improvement.

• He has major depressive disorder with suicidal thoughts.

• If SPRAVATO® is right for you, it will be prescribed along with your oral antidepressant medication.

People who shouldn't try Spravato

Spravato is not approved for use in children. You should not use Spravato if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, have a history of substance abuse including alcoholism, blood vessel disease or a history of bleeding in the brain, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or other medical contraindications.

Where to get Spravato treatments

Spravato treatments are only available at certified Spravato treatment centers because the medication must be administered under the direct observation of a healthcare provider. Spravato is not for home use. LifeStance can refer you to the nearest Spravato certified treatment center.

How patients describe their treatment experience with Spravato

Spravato can start working right away, and some people experience improvement in symptoms within hours. This makes it an ideal treatment for people experiencing acute, debilitating symptoms or symptoms that may lead to self-harm or suicidal behaviour. Spravato has shown efficacy in the treatment of depression in patients with suicidal ideation, Spravato has not been shown to prevent suicide, and is not a substitute for hospitalization, when necessary. Although Spravato is fast-acting, it is still necessary to complete a full round of treatment unless there are rare adverse effects that require termination of treatment.

Why do you need esketamine from a healthcare provider?

For people dealing with treatment-resistant depression, esketamine treatment is available, but it must be done by a licensed healthcare provider. Esketamine abuse can cause physical side effects that go away soon after use, but the more frequently a person abuses the drug, the more likely they are to need more esketamine to achieve the same results as before. Therefore, if a person becomes addicted to esketamine and regularly abuses it, a fatal overdose can occur.

Esketamine treatment should only be administered by a licensed healthcare provider, otherwise there could be a serious risk of esketamine abuse, states WebMD. Therefore, it is important to consult with a medical practitioner before using Spravato esketamine nasal spray or any other form of esketamine treatment.

Our clinicians explain all aspects of a Spravato treatment prior to performing it. They help the patient determine if he or she is a good candidate for Spravato ketamine (Esketamine) therapy, and they only recommend this form of therapy for depression if they believe it will be safe and effective.

In addition, our clinicians provide Spravato Ketamine (Esketamine) therapy for treatment-resistant depression, along with a wide range of comprehensive treatment options to help patients manage their symptoms of depression. Our clinicians tailor each treatment-resistant depression therapy program to a patient, ensuring that he or she can address the biological, psychological, and social aspects of depression.

Schedule a consultation with SOZO centers

At SOZO Centers, our care team will communicate with your other providers, with your permission, to ensure they are kept up to date on your treatment and progress. If you are struggling with treatment-resistant depression and esketamine nasal spray is not an option, SOZO Centers also provide transcranial magnetic stimulation. Learn more about how TMS works.