Spravato in Tampa and St. Petersburg - The Neuropsychiatry & TMS Group

Spravato (Esketamine) in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Brandon

Spravato is an FDA-approved treatment for major depressive disorder (specifically for depression that has not responded well to antidepressants) since 2019. Offered at our Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Brandon locations, 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 neuromodulation expert, Dr. Ahmed
If determined to be a good candidate, start treatment in about 2-3 weeks

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