Spravato in Los Lunas

Spravato is an FDA-approved treatment for major depressive disorder (specifically for depression that has not responded well to antidepressants) Offered at our Los Lunas Location, Spravato is:

• Administered via nasal spray
• Covered by all commercial insurances and Medicare.
• Requires in-office treatments:
• Twice weekly for four weeks, then
• Once weekly for four weeks, then
• Continued weekly treatments or every other week treatments for maintenance
• Individual treatment duration: 2 hours (nasal spray administered, then 2 hour monitoring period)
• Restrictions: Cannot drive for rest of day after treatment

Pros:

• One of the most effective treatments for depression that exists – 50% remission rate (depression resolved), 75% response rate (over 50% improvement)
• Independently effective and reducing suicidal thoughts, aside from its profound effect in treating depression
• Ketamine (although not Spravato specifically) has been found to be very effective for treating not only depression, but also for anxiety disorders and PTSD.
• Vast majority of side effects wash out completely within two hours) and no significant side effects thereafter. No long-term side effects.
• Covered by insurance

Cons:

• Maintenance treatment is required to maintain the benefit of the medication
• Cannot drive for rest of the day after a treatment

Process:

• Schedule consultation with our expert, Tre Goodwin
• If determined to be a good candidate, start treatment in about 2-3 weeks