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Ketamine infusion therapy during medication withdrawal (abilify)

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (13)
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@laizens

I had 6 ketamine Infusions a couple years ago. It didn't help with my severe depression and anxiety. It still is worth a try for people with severe depression

One thing everyone should know is that it may take you on a weird audio and or hallucinatory trip. The trips got worse after 3 increasing doses . I got through the 6 doses only because I could open my eyes and see that I was still in the room. If an infusion gets too wacky you can quit at any time. Also ketamine is not fda approved for depression.

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joy1976 | @joy1976 | Jun 22 7:21pm

I’m sorry it wasn’t helpful That’s a bummer, because it isn’t cheap.
I’ll def keep what you’re saying in mind. Thank you for the information/feedback :).

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elke1211 | @elke1211 | 2 days ago

I tried ketamine, 6 sessions major depression 3 months ago. It didn’t help me, but I have been told it helps others with depression. It’s off label though you’re so right. The anesthesiologist gave to me. I am wondering if it’s more effective with debriefing after or psychiatric practitioners involved? It unregulated as clinic practice in MN. It is also expensive. There are sublingual doses and nasal route, but very low absorption in the body. Not sure if it helps like IV does for many.

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