Ketamine and Esketamine (Spravato™)
Ketamine and Esketamine
Ketamine and esketamine (also known as Spravato™) are newer treatments for depression. Patients typically experience relief quickly, sometimes within hours of the first treatment, and without many of the unwanted side effects of typical medications. Ketamine is given IV, while Spravato™ is a nasal spray.
At Lott Behavioral Health, we provide a personalized approach to both treatments, starting with a full professional evaluation and recommendations. We have been providing ketamine treatments for over 6 years, making us one of the most experienced providers in our local area including Naperville and other surrounding suburbs.
See below for more details about each treatment.
Treatment-Resistant Depression
Treatment-resistant depression, or TRD, is a depression that is not improving with oral antidepressants. If you have tried other antidepressants and are still having some of the following symptoms, ketamine or Spravato™ may be right for you:
- Ongoing sad, anxious or empty mood
- Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration
- Feeling of hopelessness or pessimism
- Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities
- Lack of motivation
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
- Social isolation
- Thoughts of suicide
- Insomnia or excessive sleep
At Lott Behavioral Health, we provide a personalized approach to both treatments, starting with a full professional evaluation and recommendations. We have been providing ketamine treatments for over 6 years, making us one of the most experienced providers in our local area including Naperville and other surrounding suburbs.
