About Ketamine

Ketamine, used primarily for sedation and anesthesia for decades, has been found to have profound anti-depressant effects, as well as anti-anxiety and analgesic effects. The effects are much quicker than traditional anti-depressants. Ketamine is FDA approved for anesthesia, but is also used as an off-label treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. It has also been used to help those with substance use disorders and eating disorders. At Ketamend, intramuscular ketamine (a shot, similar to a flu shot) is administered in a monitored environment.

When given appropriately, intramuscular ketamine is safe and life-changing for many. The anti-depressant effects can be felt within a day or two. It has been found to decrease thoughts of suicide with a success rate of approximately 70%.