WHAT IS SPRAVATO?
Currently, Spravato (esketamine) is the only FDA-approved form of ketamine for depression, specifically, treatment resistant depression (TRD). This means that studies have shown it to be a safe and effective treatment, and that it is currently the only form of ketamine which may be covered by your insurance for TRD. Other ketamine treatments, such as IV and oral methods, do not have this distinction. Unlike oral antidepressants, Spravato is not taken daily, but in 2-hour long treatment sessions at the HAPS clinic. These sessions happen under the direct supervision of experienced, DEA-licensed, board certified providers, such as HAPS’ founder, Brendan Donahue, PMHNP-BC.
WHAT IS A SPRAVATO TREATMENT LIKE?
Spravato is self-administered in the HAPS clinic, much like other nasal sprays you may take at home. However, trained HAPS staff will be there with you when you do so, and they will check on you over the next 2 hours while the medication works.
Like other forms of ketamine, Spravato is often described as a psychedelic medicine, though the experience it produces is very different from “classic” psychedelic medicines, such as LSD or psilocybin. During your 2 hour treatment session, you may feel some dissociation, sleepiness, or sedation. Although these effects largely wear off by the time you leave the HAPS clinic, you will need a ride to and from the appointment, as sedation can continue until you are able to get a good night’s rest.
IS SPRAVATO FOR ME?
If this sounds familiar, Spravato may be right for you:
IS SPRAVATO FOR ME?
WHAT DO PATIENTS SAY ABOUT SPRAVATO TREATMENTS?
Listen to the stories of real patients, like you, who have experienced improvements in depression following Spravato treatments.
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WHAT DO EXPERTS SAY ABOUT SPRAVATO TREATMENTS?
Hear experts explain why Spravato may be a good choice for you.
WHAT DO EXPERTS SAY ABOUT SPRAVATO TREATMENTS?
Hear experts explain why Spravato may be a good choice for you.
WHAT DO EXPERTS SAY ABOUT SPRAVATO TREATMENTS?
Hear experts explain why Spravato may be a good choice for you.
FAQs:
FAQs
Since Spravato is covered by many insurance plans, your cost will depending on your insurance. With the help of the Spravato with Me program, it is possible for costs to be as low as $10 per treatment session.
To start, Spravato begins with two treatments a week, followed by one treatment a week for the next four weeks. Following this period, a decision can be made with your HAPS provider as to how often treatments should be.
Although there is a prescribed course of treatments, intended to provide maximum benefit, many people begin to see some benefits of Spravato following their first treatment.
No. It is no longer required that you must be on an oral antidepressant medication to engage in Spravato treatments. However, it is likely that you may continue with these medications during Spravato treatment, if they have been helpful for you.
At HAPS, we understand that finding time for 2 hour treatments may be difficult with your busy schedule. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling outside of regular office hours to accommodate you. Please reach out if you have questions about scheduling on weekends, holidays, or after hours, and we will do our best to work with you.
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