Frequently Asked Questions

Common risks include feelings of lightheadedness, exhilaration, perceptual changes, disorientation, floating sensations, difficulty concentrating, difficulty paying attention, difficulty remembering a short list of items, and a temporary mild increase in blood pressure. Other rare risks associated with infusion treatment will be reviewed with you prior to your first infusion.

When given intravenously, the antidepressant action of ketamine can develop within 1-2 hours of the infusion, depending on each person’s metabolic profile. Some may not experience notable changes until the Acute Phase of treatment is complete. Studies on ketamine infusion efficacy have indicated a general improvement in mood following the third repeat treatment. It is most common for patients to see gradual improvements that continue to improve over time.

Patients commonly feel tired or groggy following an infusion. Some patients experience mild nausea, lightheadedness, perceptual changes, difficulty paying attention, and might have a mild increase in blood pressure following an infusion. Any persistent side effects that may be experienced typically subside within a few hours and resolve by the following day.