Ketamine-Induced Dissociative Symptoms Predict Antidepressant Response

Increased dissociative symptoms associated with ketamine infusion treatment can predict a greater antidepressant effect in individuals with major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. In fact, specific properties of ketamine-induced dissociation (such as depersonalization and derealization) can uniquely predict the antidepressant response, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

Testimonials, Experience, Medical IndustryGuest UserMay 17, 2018ketamine, depression, anxiety, suicide, study, stats

Getting the Inside Dope on Ketamine’s Mysterious Ability to Rapidly Relieve Depression

Ketamine has been called the biggest thing to happen to psychiatry in 50 years, due to its uniquely rapid and sustained antidepressant effects. It improves symptoms in as little as 30 minutes, compared with weeks or even months for existing antidepressants, and is effective even for the roughly one third of patients with so-called treatment-resistant depression.

Testimonials, Experience, Medical IndustryGuest UserMarch 2, 2018ketamine, depression, anxiety, suicide, study, stats