Esketamine (Spravato®) Treatment at PsychMD

1. What is Esketamine? 

Esketamine (Spravato®) is an FDA-approved nasal spray for major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). 

In contrast to traditional oral antidepressant medications, which may take weeks or longer to demonstrate effects, Esketamine may demonstrate immediate therapeutic effects (in some cases within hours to a few days).

2. Esketamine (Spravato®) Treatment for Depression 

At PsychMD we perform clinically supervised Spravato® treatments in a safe and secure environment. 

  • Administered in the clinician’s office as a nasal spray 
  • Monitored closely by licensed healthcare provider 
  • In most circumstances Spravato® will be seen in combination with an oral antidepressant medication to optimize the results 
  • Spravato® is for patients who have not responded to traditional antidepressant medications, giving them an opportunity for new recovery. 

3. How Esketamine Works?

Esketamine works by targeting the NMDA receptor system in the brain, which is part of the pathway to mood regulation and neural pathways. Esketamine increases glutamate activity in the brain, which helps your brain find other pathways; therefore, being able to see improvements in mood and outlook more quickly. 

This is a really important point because this is not the same approach as traditional antidepressant therapies like SSRIs or SNRIs which primarily affect serotonin and norepinephrine.

4. Why Choose PsychMD?

PsychMD is focused on price delivering personalized mental health care options. Here are reasons to choose us as your provider of Esketamine treatment. 

Expert Providers – Our providers are specialists in treating depression with advanced treatments.

Safe & Monitored Care – Each time you are treated, it is under monitoring to ensure your safety and comfort.

Holistic Approach – We offer not only Esketamine therapy, but also, therapy, lifestyle optimization and other evidence-based treatments.

Compassionate Support – We will support you from the time you consult with us until you are satisfied and ready to walk away.

What’s Next for You?

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with treatment-resistance depression, consult on Esketamine therapy.

📅 Schedule your consultation with PsychMD today to find out if Spravato® is suitable for you. We look forward to working with you to establish a tailored treatment plan that meets your needs and aids in your recovery.

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