FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Congestive heart failure or serious heart problems
- History of glaucoma or increased intracranial pressure
- Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
- Symptoms of psychosis or mania
- Severe respiratory problems
- Pregnant, nursing or trying to get pregnant
Rarely, in frequent, heavy users, a chronic inflammatory process can occur in the bladder that can lead to painful and frequent urination and blood in the urine.
Ketamine may also worsen psychosis in people with schizophrenia or severe personality disorders.
No. The purpose of the medical screening is to ensure that you will benefit from the treatment, and that it will be safe for you to take.Ketamine may also worsen psychosis in people with schizophrenia or severe personality disorders.
Sublingual (a tablet that dissolves under the tongue) ketamine will start to absorb within minutes of taking it, with peak effects lasting 20-60 minutes. Intramuscular (a shot in the arm) will take effect in minutes and can last up to 45-60 minutes. Ketamine sessions will typically last 60-90 minutes to allow for time before, during and after the medication effects. Ketamine is usually rapidly effective, though the long-term benefit is variable and some people require more than one course of ketamine treatment.
Unfortunately, most insurance companies are not reimbursing for off-label ketamine use at this time.