Frequently Asked Questions

You may be a candidate for ketamine therapy if you have tried talk therapy and/or medications without significant success. You should continue to see your mental health providers during your ketamine treatment process.

Ketamine should not be taken if you are pregnant or have a diagnosis of psychosis or schizophrenia.

Those who have marked (uncontrolled) hypertension, severe glaucoma, severe heart, kidney, or liver disease, or uncontrolled thyroid disease may not be candidates for ketamine therapy.

Every ketamine experience is different. Factors include dose, environment, preparation, as well as personal differences. Some patients report an out of body experience, while others report a dream-like state or feeling lighter. You may feel a break from your normal consciousness during the treatment. Preparing for treatment will help give you the best chance for success. Preparation will be discussed in detail at your consultation. The actual administration will feel like a flu shot or other single shot medication.

At Ketamend of Michigan, intramuscular ketamine (given as a one dose shot into the arm) is used. In studies, it has been shown to have the same efficacy as intravenous ketamine. We do not provide prescriptions for oral or intranasal ketamine. Ketamine given via these routes are less reliably absorbed and less predictable.  Additionally, the results are not nearly as quick as IM or IV administration.