Guidelines
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Guidelines & Prescription Refill
Ketamine Guidelines
Oral Ketamine Guidelines
Now that the initial process of interviews and paperwork is complete, we can proceed with your treatment. We appreciate your trust in us for your mental health and well-being and remind you of the importance of safely securing your oral medications, which are intended solely for your use.
We recognize your commitment to improving your mental health through guided therapy. The guidelines below cover safety, potential side effects, steps for obtaining medication refills, and contact information. Before beginning treatment, please review the signed contract carefully. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Purpose
To support the safe and appropriate administration of ketamine for therapeutic purposes, while providing guidelines to help prevent potential adverse effects, and to continually evaluate each patient’s response to treatment.
Side Effects
Common side effects
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea and Vomiting
Headache
Blurred vision
Loss of Appetite
Blood pressure fluctuations Mental
confusion or disorientation
Please note that ketamine-induced cystitis, characterized by bladder issues like urinary incontinence and painful urination, is a potential long-term side effect, typically associated with the drug's chronic misuse.
Contraindications
Ketamine therapy may not be suitable for individuals with the following conditions:
Active substance misuse, including prescription medications, alcohol, or illicit drugs. History of psychosis.
Active suicidal ideations or plans.
Untreated head injury with increased intracranial pressure.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Allergy to Ketamine.
Prior poor response to Ketamine. Poorly controlled blood pressure. History of nausea or vomiting.
Learn More About Ketamine
Ketamine is a synthetic medication that was initially used as an adjuvant to anesthetics in the 1960s. It has been used in the Vietnam war to reduce physical pain due to injuries. At higher dosages, it is used in the operating and emergency rooms for surgeries as a large part of an anesthetic regimen.
In the 1970s, Ketamine was approved by the FDA as an anesthetic and since has been used around the world in humans and animals. It is a safe and successful anesthetic used in hospitals, dentist offices, and veterinary and medical clinics since its development.
Ketamine has been studied most extensively as an off-label intervention for major depressive disorder, particularly treatment-resistant depression. Research has also examined its potential effects on suicidal ideation, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder; however, the strength of evidence varies by condition, and ketamine is not FDA-approved to treat these conditions. Research involving postpartum depression is distinct and remains an evolving area of study.
Depression is a common and potentially disabling mental disorder. Individual outcomes from ketamine treatment vary, and improvement is not guaranteed.
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