If you are struggling with symptoms of depression, it is not always easy to find a treatment that works. Traditional antidepressant medications can cause unpleasant side effects, be ineffective, or require long trial-and-error periods before finding one that works.
If you are still searching for relief from depression, SPRAVATO may be your long-awaited solution. This advanced treatment works differently than medication, making it a good option for those who have not had success with antidepressants. Many clients interested in this treatment wonder, “What does SPRAVATO do?” Our team is here to help you understand what to expect from this innovative treatment.
SPRAVATO is an advanced mental health treatment that is FDA-approved to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and suicidal ideation due to its fast-acting nature. SPRAVATO is specifically designed for those who have not found relief from other methods, such as antidepressants, as it acts on different parts of the brain to regulate mood and emotions.
SPRAVATO is administered as a nasal spray containing esketamine and helps individuals with depression achieve emotional balance and improved overall quality of life. Many patients report meaningful symptom relief within just 24 hours of their first SPRAVATO dose.
SPRAVATO works by targeting the brain’s glutamate system, which works to rebalance chemicals that regulate mood, emotion, and cognition. It also boosts neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to heal and repair connections over time that may have been weakened in individuals with chronic depression.
Your SPRAVATO doses will be administered at our office on a phase-based dosing schedule, which involves sessions twice per week for the first month of treatment, then once per week for the next month, then as needed for continued maintenance. This has proven to be the most effective way to achieve long-lasting symptom reduction.
Each session will last about two hours, during which one of our board-certified clinicians will monitor your mental and physical health to ensure your safety. If you are experiencing any uncomfortable side effects during or after your treatment, let our team know. We also require that you arrange for someone to drive you home after sessions, as esketamine has sedative effects that will make you drowsy.
SPRAVATO is a great option for many who are struggling with symptoms of depression. Like with any medical treatment, it may not be right for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, a history of brain bleeds, or those who struggle with substance abuse, may not be ideal candidates for treatment.
The best way to know if you are a candidate for SPRAVATO is by contacting our office to schedule an initial mental health evaluation. Here, we will assess your mental health needs, ask you questions about your medical and psychiatric history, including any previous treatments you have tried, and determine whether this procedure will be safe for you. We can then explain more about what SPRAVATO does, answer any questions you have, and begin to create a customized treatment plan that meets your unique needs.
For clients who want to know more about SPRAVATO, we encourage you to reach out. This innovative nasal spray can provide transformative mental health improvement for individuals still searching for relief from depression. If you have not had success with antidepressants and want to pursue other treatment methods, SPRAVATO may be right for you. Contact us today to learn more about what SPRAVATO does, schedule an evaluation, and begin your journey toward mental wellness.
