• POSSIBLE BENEFITS OF KETAMINE

Those who respond to ketamine notice a reduction in their symptoms during the time of their infusion that may last for days or weeks after the completion of the infusion. For pain relief, the benefits are typically noted within a few minutes of the first intravenous dose and persist through the infusion time, which usually lasts about an hour. After completion of the infusion pain may return, but it is often less severe than prior to the treatment. For depression, data suggest that more than half of patients note a significant improvement in their depressive symptoms within 1-2 hours. For those who respond, the benefits are generally not permanent. Repeat treatments may be necessary to maintain benefits. For best results ketamine infusion treatments should be combined with additional treatments such as oral medication, behavioral therapy and physical therapy.

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How does Ketamine work?

Ketamine works unlike any other medicine. It functions by "re-setting" nerves and triggers growth of nerve pathways. It is also a very powerful anti- inflammatory medicine. Therefore, it helps with both of the main types of pain (nerve pain and inflammatory pain). Ketamine has also shown great success in the treatment of migraines, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

  • What are the side effects? 

 Side effects are not common, but the most common side effects can include dizziness, abnormal muscle movements, changes in blood pressure or heart rate, increased salivation, disorientation, nausea, redness or swelling at the IV site, and allergic reactions. These side effects will subside once the infusion stops.

  • Do I still need my current doctor?

Absolutely! Even though we provide this treatment, you will still need to work with your current doctor to make sure your disease or aliment is being managed appropriately. 

How Do I Get Started?

For all patients with depression, you must have a referral from a psychiatrist. Pain patients must have a referral from their primary physician. Current pain patients, of Pain Specialists of Lancaster, will not need a referral for Ketamine treatments related to pain management. Once the referral is established all patients will receive more detailed and specific information related to process, policies, consents, treatment instructions, side effects and after appointment management.

  • Consultation will consist of:

-Depression screening tool
-Patient safety plan
-Ketamine and financial consents
Patients are eligible for 3 ketamine treatments within a 6 week period.

Costs - We are not accepting any insurance plans for consultations or treatments

All payments must be made at the time of the appointment. Credit card, cash or money order. *Call for consultation and treatment costs. No Show Fee $50.00 - Cancellation with less than 24 hour notice. Or no show. This fee will be added to next Ketamine related office visit.  Credit card, cash or money order only are the only accepted forms of payment accepted.