Yes, Ketamine is safe when used responsibly. Ketamine does not slow down vital bodily functions such as respiration rate. Ketamine can increase blood pressure and heart rate for some patients, but this is a very temporary and transient effect. Like so many drugs, Ketamine has also been abused. We collaborate closely with your own mental health provider and require you to have one throughout treatment. Comprehensive centers, like Altasano, place a priority on your bodily health and as well as your mental well-being. LEARN MORE

Ketamine is a drug that has been used for over 50 years, traditionally as an anesthetic by anesthesia providers, emergency physicians and surgeons. In 1985, the World Health Organization added Ketamine to its list of essential medicines. In 1990’s, Yale University began studies on Ketamine and it’s use in psychiatry. In 2006, ketamine began being studied in its effects on treatment-resistant depression. A 2009 study of ketamine conducted by Price, Charney, Knock, and Matthew, showed a correlation between ketamine and the alleviation of depressive symptoms as well as a reduction in suicidal thoughts. Current studies are showing beneficial effects in other psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and alcohol/substance abuse.

Attention on ketamine in the treatment of severe treatment resistant depression, PTSD, postpartum depression, severe anxiety, and other mental health conditions, has made the pharmaceutical industry rethink its focus on traditional antidepressant medications. Although traditional medications have helped many people, for others, they just don’t work. Worse yet, suicidal ideation is a known side-effect of SSRIs, especially on younger populations.

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Why doesn’t insurance pay for Ketamine?

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Insurance companies do not usually pay for medications that are given for “off-label use”. “Off-Label” use of a medicine is [...]

Is Ketamine safe?

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Yes, Ketamine is safe when used responsibly. Ketamine does not slow down vital bodily functions such as respiration rate. Ketamine [...]

What is Ketamine?

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Ketamine is a drug that has been used for over 50 years, traditionally as an anesthetic by anesthesia providers, emergency [...]

How does Ketamine Work?

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Ketamine inhibits the N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in our central nervous system. This receptor is activated by a neurotransmitter called [...]

Why Ketamine?

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Attention on ketamine in the treatment of severe treatment resistant depression, PTSD, postpartum depression, severe anxiety, and other mental health [...]