Is ketamine right for me?
Ketamine has been safely used for over 60 years as an anesthetic medication and is considered an essential medication by the World Health Organization. Most people can safely receive ketamine therapy when used by experienced providers in a clinical setting. We take extra precautions to ensure your comfort and safety, and discuss when ketamine may not be the appropriate treatment for you.
Ketamine therapy is not a first-line option and is designed to be used as one component of your mental health treatment plan. We highly recommended you not make any medication adjustments with your prescribing provider while starting ketamine therapy. After engaging in ketamine therapy you may be able to decrease or eliminate the use of medications, however any medication adjustments should be made with your prescribing provider in a safe and controlled manner.
You may not want to receive ketamine if...
If you have any of the following conditions, additional conversations are required before proceeding with a ketamine infusion.
Pregnancy
Active substance abuse
Untreated bipolar disorder
Seizure disorder
Do not have a mental health treatment team
You cannot receive ketamine if...
If you have any of following conditions, you are in the small pool of people where ketamine is not right for you. Please continue to work with your mental healthcare team.
Uncontrolled hypertension
Unstable cardiac disease
History of increased intracranial pressure
Interstitial cystitis
History of psychosis
In a current bipolar manic state
Please note…
Although the potential for addiction is extremely low, ketamine can be misused or abused. We will closely monitor your ketamine dosing and administration to ensure your safety.