Overview Of Ketamine Use, Benefits, And Side Effects

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Overview Of Ketamine Use, Benefits, And Side
Effects
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An Overview Of Ketamine Use, Benefits, And Side
Effects

• Major depressive disorder or depression is one of
  the most debilitating mental health conditions.
  Usually, conventional pharmacotherapy such as
  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
  requires several weeks (4 weeks to 12 weeks) of
  use to show improved symptoms. Novel
  interventions such as Ketamine therapy in
  Montreal show rapid action on mental health
  problems such as depression.
• Undoubtedly, ketamine is a very effective
  medication. It shows an almost immediate effect
  on the alleviation of depression symptoms as well
  as acute anxiety disorders.

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What is Ketamine?

• Ketamine comes from a class of drugs called
  dissociative anesthetics. Ketamine is often
  marketed as Ketanest, Ketaset, and Ketalar. While
  the other drugs of this class, such as
  dextromethorphan (DXM), laughing gas or nitrous
  oxide, and phencyclidine (PCP), possess similar
  qualities, at this stage, it is only ketamine
  that has been extensively studied for the
  treatment of major depressive disorder.

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KETAMINE THERAPY BENEFITS

• Historically, ketamine has been used to as an
  anesthetic. It has an excellent safety profile
  and is on the World Health Organizations list of
  essential drugs. Ketamine can rapidly relieve
  pain and produce relaxation in humans as well as
  animals.
• Therapeutic Uses
• Ketamine, invented in 1956, has been used as
  an anesthetic in surgery since the 1970s. It has
  been used safely on children and adults alike.
  For medical use, ketamine drug is given through
  an intravenous (IV) line or injected into the
  muscles.

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• It is best known for being safe as an
  anesthetic, as it does not lower the rate of
  breathing or decrease blood pressure. It is very
  versatile. It does not require the patient to be
  oxygenated, nor an electricity supply, nor highly
  trained medics.
• In 2014, scholars found that ketamine
  infusion has reduced the symptoms of
  post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The test
  was conducted on over 41 patients, which are
  undergoing a range of mental traumas.
• In medical practices, ketamine is often used
  in procedures like
• Skin grafts
• Cardiac catheterization
• Diagnostic procedures on the ear, eye, throat,
  and nose
• Minor surgeries like dental extractions
• Orthopedic procedures

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• Ketamine is beneficial for some patients with
  mood disorders. Researchers of the APA (American
  Psychological Association) state that many
  doctors considered ketamine "off-label" for
  patients with treatment-resistant depression.
  Thought, the FDA has not yet approved it for
  treating depression.
• As such, ketamine therapy in Montreal is
  seen as a viable and reliable source for the
  treatment of major depressive disorders.

Treating Depression
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Treating Anxiety

• Anxiety is one of the most common mental health
  issues. Research suggests that approximately 1
  out of 5 people suffers from some form of anxiety
  disorder. Ketamine therapy can be used to treat
  anxiety. However, one must first consult with a
  medical doctor to receive advice and requisite
  prescription.
• Anxiety therapy in Montreal can be used to treat
  anxiety disorders.

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Side Effects

• The uses of ketamine might have some side
  effects, such as
• confusion, hallucinations, and delirium
• drowsiness
• dissociation over body
• changes in perceptions of sound or color
• agitation
• difficulty in learning or thinking
• change in eyesight or dilated pupils
• not able to control movements of the eye
• nausea
• muscle stiffness and involuntary muscle movements
• slurred speech
• amnesia
• numbness
• heartbeat slow
• changes in behavior
• more pressure in the brain and eyes

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CONCLUSION

• Whether you opt for Ketamine or Psychedelic
  therapy in Montreal, it is strongly advised that
  you speak with a professional before
  self-administering Ketamine therapy.

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