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Ketamine infusion therapy during medication withdrawal (abilify)

Posted by joy1976 @joy1976, Jun 21, 2024

Hi,

I recently stopped Abilify, with my doc’s guidance. It’s been rough. Nausea, fatigue, mood swings, and heavy depression and anxiety. I’m considering ketamine infusion therapy. Has anyone had an experience with ketamine, and doing it during drug withdrawal? I see my doc on Wednesday, but would love to hear from others. Thank you.

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laizens | @laizens | Jun 28, 2024
In reply to @joy1976 "I’m sorry it wasn’t helpful That’s a bummer, because it isn’t cheap. I’ll def keep what..." + (show)
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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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Thanks. Should be a money back guarantee. If ketamine worked more often, then maybe they can stand behind their product and stay in business.

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elke1211 | @elke1211 | Jun 30, 2024
In reply to @laizens "I had 6 ketamine Infusions a couple years ago. It didn't help with my severe depression..." + (show)
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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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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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mlpbob | @mlpbob | Jan 18 11:06am

I’m in protracted withdrawal from Paxil.My dr wants me to try oral ketamine.I’m afraid it’s going to make me worse. Has anyone had success with ketamine during withdrawal?

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jan 19 10:59am
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I’m in protracted withdrawal from Paxil.My dr wants me to try oral ketamine.I’m afraid it’s going to make me worse. Has anyone had success with ketamine during withdrawal?

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Hi @mlpbob,

I combined your discussion with another discussion titled:

"Ketamine infusion therapy during medication withdrawal (abilify)"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ketamine-infusion-therapy-during-medication-withdrawal-abilify/

This discussion was started by @joy1976 and they may be able to update you on their experience with working with their provider to try ketamine during their withdrawal from abilify.

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