At Comprehensive Minds, we understand the struggles one faces when symptoms of depression are resistant to several medications. We now have an FDA-approved approach for treatment-resistant depression. Esketamine, also known as SPRAVATO®, is not an oral medication that is taken daily. SPRAVATO® can be administered intranasally yourself under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
SPRAVATO® is an NMDA receptor antagonist that works on glutamate. The exact mechanism of SPRAVATO® is unknown; however, it is different from traditional antidepressants as it works on glutamate.
If you have tried two or more antidepressants without relief of the symptoms of depression, then SPRAVATO® may be an option for you. At Comprehensive Minds, you will be evaluated by our experienced providers and your medical and mental health conditions before a recommendation is made.
Some may notice an improvement as soon as a few treatments, while others take a few weeks to show an effect.
Your healthcare provider will monitor your progress using the PHQ-9 questionnaire.
Let your provider know if you have experience with sedation, dissociation, and respiratory depression.
SPRAVATO® with me provides support and resources for patients.
Regain control of your life, rebuild your confidence, and enhance your mental wellness with the compassionate care of our trusted SPRAVATO® specialists in Broadview Heights.
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