Is a ketamine infusion effective in treating depression? Thanks
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samclem, moderator
What I found:
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From WebMD (which I use frequently):
It started its life as an anesthetic. It is now going off label for both (nerve-based) pain and depression.
The linked article suggests it as a “rescue drug” for ER-type interventions for suicidal patients.
Hard to think of offing yourself while tripping*.
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- it also, in massive doses (so they say) produces a hallucinogenic state. A new acid for the new generation!
There’s nothing new about “Special K”. Its been around for decades as a recreational drug.
Are you ok, flygirl? If a friend has committed suicide and you’re having a lot of trouble with it, please contact your doctor. He or she can guide you in how to manage your depression through drug therapy and/or counseling.
I’m sorry.
NMDA antagonists have been looked into for depression, ketamine is one.
During a hard period of my life, I noticed meaningful improvements in my depression by taking magnesium citrate.