Ketamine Treatment
Deland Medical Wellness Center is excited to announce that we now offers FDA approved ketamine therapy for the treatment of depression, PTSD and anxiety. Ketamine therapy is a safe and effective way to alleviate symptoms associated with anxiety and depression, according to results from the largest-ever clinical study on ketamine therapy to date.
Who Would Qualify for Ketamine Treatment?
Maybe you have treatment-resistant depression, anxiety or PTSD and you’re wondering if ketamine therapy is the answer you’ve been looking for. Before recommending any treatment, including ketamine therapy, The licensed physicians at Deland Medical Wellness will perform a thorough examination to ensure ketamine therapy is right for you. You may be eligible for ketamine therapy if:
* You’ve already tried different medication combinations or dosages without any relief in your symptoms.
* You’ve tried other therapies, including TMS
* You haven’t responded fully to a group or individual CBT or therapy
* Your don’t have any of the contraindications (listed in the next section)
Who Should Consider Other Treatment Options?
According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Individuals may not be eligible for ketamine therapy if they:
* Are pregnant
* Have uncontrolled hypertension
* Have acute cardiovascular disease
* Had a previous negative response to ketamine therapy
* Have a history of psychosis, substance abuse, or increased intracranial pressure
Does Ketamine Have Side Effects?
People can experience a wide range of side effect from ketamine therapy. The most dramatic could be hallucinations and feeling disconnected from yourself or reality. Side effects may also include:
* Nausea
* Drowsiness
* Increased blood pressure
* Feeling drunk
* Headache
What Is the Cost of Ketamine Treatment at Deland Medical Wellness Center?
Our ketamine program is $300 per month. This includes your monthly doctor visit and monthly prescription of ketamine oral dissolving troches that will be mailed to your home. You will take the medication as directed by your physician.
To learn more about ketamine therapy or to schedule your first appointment call or text Deland Medical Wellness Center at 386-279-4588. We look forward to speaking with you!