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Spravato Therapy Basics
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- (518) 672-3050
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Maybe you’ve heard of Spravato and curious how it’s different than other antidepressants. Spravato is the only FDA-approved ketamine therapy covered by most insurances, has shown to be one of the most promising new mental health treatments for those who have tried multiple antidepressants without relief.
Esketamine or Spravato® is a nasal spray and designed for self administration. Spravato® can only be administerd in a physician’s office. Like ketamine it exerts a powerful effect on depression. Curious what that looks like, we have a video below!
Most antidepressants focus their activty by preventing the update of serotonin, dopamine or norepinephrine. The active molecule in Spravato is called esketamine, a derivative of ketamine. While ketamine has decades of research supporting it’s use for depression, it isn’t covered by insurance.
Spravato is covered by insurance! Learn more about this treatment option here!
The idea of a self administered intranasal medication for depression is certaintly different, but shouldn’t be scary. This video’s takes away some of the mystery surrounding Spravato. It’ s intended to be informational.And it’s Australian.
Our room can accomodate 1 or 2 patients depending on availity and preference. You can have someone stay with you if you like. And our chairs are comfortable.
Spravato is the first of new generation of medications based on ketamine. Ketamine is an FDA approved anesthetic. So, the FDA and DEA don’t allow anesthetics to be administered in any setting, let alone, for home use. The founder of the clinic, Dr. Steindler is an Anesthesiologist. Libertas mind has experience and is comfortable administering this new treatment. Spravato can cause relatively minor increases in blood pressure and heart rate. Becase Anesthesiologists are trained to monitor and treat patient’s there is an extra margin of safety for our patients undergoing treatment
Soft lighting, minimal clinical presence – not quite a medspa but we do offer blankets. You should just see it for yourself. Were open to drop in’s so you can become comfortable before you have treatment. The video walkthrough is still in the works!
Most of our patients pay only their copays when using their medical insurance. If you don’t see your plan, we may still accept it. Click here to check on your insurance.
Spravato treatment is a newer therapy. We want to empower patients to take control of their health. If you or a loved one has depression, we accept self-referrals and you can contact us by clicking the button below. Libertas Mind will work collaboratively with your mental health providers.
No. Plan your ride: Be sure to find someone to give you a ride or schedule a ride with a ride-sharing app. You cannot drive until the day after your treatment session and after a good night’s sleep.
Each treatment session is 2 hours long. No exceptions. Plan your ride accordingly!
SpravatoTM is meant for individuals who have treatment resistant depression, which is depression that has failed to respond to standard treatment approaches with medications and therapy. In other words, SpravatoTM is indicated if a patient’s condition has not improved with two or more antidepressant trials.
Each visit occurs in a private or shared room. You will have access to ear muffs, noise machine, warm blankets, eye masks, and comfortable chairs to relax. You are also welcome to bring whatever you need to feel comfortable, including a support person.
You will stay in the clinic for 3 sets of vitals.
The nasal spray medication used in SPRAVATO™ is covered by every major insurance provider. The criteria for authorization is failure of at least 2 antidepressant medications.
The most common side effects that can occur during and after taking SpravatoTM include:
Because of the possibility of nausea and vomiting, you should avoid eating two hours before, and drinking liquids 30 minutes before, taking SpravatoTM.
There is so much more to share! Click on these links – blogs and frequency asked questions – to get more information.
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