Depression can feel like a constant weight, making even mundane tasks difficult to perform. It can affect your relationships, career, sense of self, and quality of life. While many treatments for depression are currently available, medications often come with unwanted side effects, and finding one that is right for you can be challenging.
Spravato can provide a long-awaited sense of relief for people who have not had success with traditional treatment methods. Many people interested in this innovative nasal spray treatment wonder how Spravato works. At Right Track Medical Group, our dedicated team is here to help you understand what to expect from your treatments.
Spravato is a nasal spray formulated with esketamine. It is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). This advanced treatment may help those with depression or suicidal ideation (SI) who have not felt improvement in symptoms with two or more oral antidepressants. Spravato is fast-acting, which can be life-changing for people who have not had success with other methods.
Spravato nasal spray works by increasing glutamate receptors in the brain, which re-establishes important connections involved in mood and cognition. Unlike traditional medications, it rapidly balances brain chemicals. It also promotes neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize, potentially repairing stress-induced damage caused by chronic depression.
While oral medications can be effective in treating MDD, for 1 in 3 people, taking pills does not improve symptoms. In contrast, a recent study showed that 88 percent of patients experienced significant improvement in depression symptoms within three months of Spravato use. Many people experience relief sooner, sometimes within a day. This makes it particularly effective for those in crisis who need rapid-onset mental health solutions.
Spravato is administered under the guidance of our dedicated health care team. We provide this treatment in a safe and supportive clinical setting, ensuring your comfort and care throughout the process. However, as with any medication, it does come with potential side effects and risks. Common side effects can include:
These symptoms are usually mild and resolve with continued treatment. Many people report fewer side effects than with traditional antidepressants.
Esketamine nasal spray works as a sedative, so it can cause drowsiness, sleepiness, or slow your breathing. Please arrange for a support person to pick you up after your appointment, as driving can be unsafe. We will administer your Spravato dose at our Tupelo clinic, or at one of our other mental health clinics in Mississippi, and closely monitor your respiratory status afterward.
Taking any antidepressant medication includes the risk of increased SI. Since Spravato is FDA-approved to reduce SI, we do not anticipate this happening. However, you must monitor your mood and seek medical attention immediately if you are having thoughts of self-harm.
Spravato is an empowering treatment for regaining control of your mental health, particularly after other methods have not been successful. Our qualified mental health professionals will ask you about your medical history to ensure Spravato is safe for you.
Contact us today to learn more about how Spravato works and whether it is right for you.
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