Who Tends to Benefit From SPRAVATO® Treatment?
Candidates for esketamine therapy have typically gone through at least two other antidepressants without seeing the improvement they needed. That history matters during your first visit, since it helps our team understand what has and has not worked for you.
Kendall patients who feel like they have run out of options after trying medication after medication often find that this conversation opens up paths they had not considered.
What a Session Actually Looks Like
Each SPRAVATO® session takes place in our Kendall office, where you self-spray under the guidance of a trained provider, and then you stay for about two hours afterward so staff can monitor how you respond. Some patients notice temporary dizziness or feel a bit disconnected from their surroundings during this window, which is expected and typically passes before you leave. Most people start with two sessions a week for the first month, then move to a less frequent schedule depending on how they are doing.
Since you cannot drive after treatment, plan ahead. A few things tend to make the day go smoother:
- Line up a ride home before you arrive
- Skip food and drink for a few hours beforehand, per your provider's instructions
- Choose comfortable clothing for your appointment
- Set aside time to rest afterward instead of heading straight to work
- Bring a current medication list to your first session
- Tell your provider honestly how you are feeling as treatment progresses
None of this needs to be complicated, but a little preparation goes a long way on treatment days.
Where SPRAVATO® Fits With Your Existing Treatment
Esketamine therapy is not meant to stand alone. You will keep taking your oral antidepressant. The two work through different mechanisms in the brain, which is part of the reason this combination can reach patients in Kendall who plateaued on medication by itself. Your provider coordinates your oral prescription and esketamine sessions together, rather than treating them as separate tracks.
Results are not identical from one patient to the next. Some people notice a shift within the first few weeks, others take longer, and a few find the improvement more gradual than dramatic. Part of our job is helping you set expectations that match your situation, and part of it is staying in touch with you often enough to adjust course if something is not working.
Call Now to Schedule Your First SPRAVATO® Treatment in Kendall
If depression has outlasted every medication you have tried, SPRAVATO® in Kendall is worth a conversation. At Blanco Medical Center, our team can answer your questions, walk you through what evaluation looks like, and help you figure out if this is the right next step. Take the first step toward wellness and reach out to schedule a consultation to see if SPRAVATO® treatments may help where other options have fallen short.