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_ Using Ketamine for Depression _
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_ Ketamine is administered with no-tending psychotherapy in most clinics for treating resistant depression, with twice-weekly infusions for the initial four weeks. Ketamine is believed to weaken the impact of maladaptive memories, an effect that can extend and augment its antidepressant effectiveness, but integration of the drug alongside therapy and other treatments outside of ketamine sessions is crucial in overall patient care. _
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Ketamine is often administered as part of an overall treatment plan for depression, with ongoing psychotherapy and the gradual decrease in frequency of ketamine treatments over time.
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Ketamine is often administered as part of an overall treatment plan for depression, with ongoing psychotherapy and the gradual decrease in frequency of ketamine treatments over time.
Chapter_ Using Ketamine for Depression
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Episode#625: Dr. John Krystal — All Things Ketamine, The Most Comprehensive Podcast Episode Ever
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Zofran, an anti-nausea medication, is used during ketamine infusions to treat the potential side effects of headache, vomiting, and nausea that could interfere with the effectiveness of the infusion.
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Zofran, an anti-nausea medication, is used during ketamine infusions to treat the potential side effects of headache, vomiting, and nausea that could interfere with the effectiveness of the infusion.
Chapter_ Using Ketamine for Depression
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Episode#625: Dr. John Krystal — All Things Ketamine, The Most Comprehensive Podcast Episode Ever
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A key factor for administering ketamine safely is calming down the patient and reassuring them that the effects will be temporary.
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A key factor for administering ketamine safely is calming down the patient and reassuring them that the effects will be temporary. Patients with high blood pressure need to be particularly cautious about ketamine as it slightly increases blood pressure.
Chapter_ Using Ketamine for Depression
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Episode#625: Dr. John Krystal — All Things Ketamine, The Most Comprehensive Podcast Episode Ever
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his experience in a comfortable chair recliner, watching nature videos with music overlaid, which helps him forget things for a period of time.
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The speaker shares his experience in a comfortable chair recliner, watching nature videos with music overlaid, which helps him forget things for a period of time. The session helped the speaker in memory improvement after he gradually escalated the dosage.