IV Ketamine for Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD

Taking Back Control: Introduction to IV Ketamine Therapy

1 in 3 people are affected by depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in some populations. Traditional treatments like medication and talk therapy can be helpful, but up to 80% of patients have side effects and up to 80% don't respond adequately to these treatments. IV Ketamine has become a groundbreaking option for thousands of patients. Learn how Clarus Health is different than traditional ketamine clinics.

What is Ketamine Therapy?

Ketamine is an incredibly safe medication used for 50+ years in children and adults for anesthesia. Ketamine blocks a critical receptor in the brain called the NMDA receptor, thereby modulating the activity of glutamate, an important neurotransmitter in the brain. This allows glutamate to act on other receptors, such as the AMPA receptor, and to stimulate a vital protein called mTOR to catalyze neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity, or "re-wiring" allows for new insights and realizations in the root cause of our pain and suffering, using just a handful of treatments. This is fundamentally different than traditional medications that modulate serotonin and norepinephrine.

What Conditions Does IV Ketamine Help?

IV Ketamine can provide profound relief to many conditions, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• PTSD
• Chronic fatigue
• PMS and PMDD
• Postpartum depression
• Addiction (with addiction specialist collaboration)
• Chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and migraines
• OCD
• Cognitive deficits associated with the above

Is IV Ketamine Therapy Safe?

Ketamine is remarkably safe, and the IV form of ketamine is the safest when working with a specialized doctor. Like all therapies, there are uncommon side effects with IV Ketamine, but they tend to be minimal because so few IV Ketamine treatments are needed given how effective the IV is compared to lozenges and nasal sprays.

Why is IV Ketamine Superior to Lozenges, Nasal Sprays, and Shots?

IV Ketamine allows for very precise dosing and adjustment that cannot be replicated with lesser-effective formulations, such as oral or intranasal. Furthermore, a specialized physician in always present with patients receiving IV Ketamine to ensure safety and comfort. Multiple articles demonstrate the superiority of IV Ketamine:

• Faster symptom relief: up to 2x faster than intranasal
• More effective symptom relief, especially earlier in the treatment course
• Up to 79% response to IV Ketamine versus 40% with nasal sprays and 30% with oral ketamine
• Avoiding risks associated with talk therapy during treatment with lozenges

Furthermore, the IV route allows for customized treatment protocols to include vitamins, minerals, and other key treatment adjuncts to increase safety, comfort, and efficacy.

Because IV Ketamine is so much more effective than other routes, it allows for fewer treatments than oral and nasal routes. This makes IV Ketamine the safest option.

IV Ketamine is so effective that fewer sessions are needed, making it the safest treatment option because side effects are so much less

How Does IV Ketamine Allow for Long Term Symptom Relief?

IV Ketamine is not meant to be a "bandaid." It is meant to help you discover how your mind has become "stuck." Clarus Health emphasizes your potential to uncover cognitive flexibility. This "flexibility" allows your brain to break free of "thought loops," such as:

• When your mind is "stuck" ruminating over the same thing over and over again
• "Stuck" in loops of addiction behaviors
• Feeling "stuck" as a victim to triggers

Patients often feel like they accomplish years of therapy in just a few weeks with IV Ketamine

What Does IV Ketamine Feel Like?

You can watch a video of one of our patients describing his healing experience with IV Ketamine. Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine produces an altered state of consciousness as part of its healing. The mind state often feels like a dream, with patients experiencing lightness, levity, memories of the past, or any other number of sensations. You may also feel slightly disconnected from your body or surroundings. These effects are all temporary resolve shortly after the infusion ends.

IV sessions tend to last 45-60 minutes, with your doctor supervising you the entire time. The vast majority of patients prefer privacy during their session and enjoy our private rooms with personalized music, scents, and visuals. The effects of IV Ketamine take 5-10 minutes to be experienced after starting the infusion.

How is Clarus Health Different from Other IV Ketamine Clinics?

Clarus Health is unique among IV Ketamine clinics for its emphasis on holistic and lasting symptom relief:

• Dr. Kaveh is a Stanford and Harvard trained, international authority on IV Ketamine and Stellate Ganglion Blocks, with over 1 million followers across social media
• Dr. Shrestha is a Stanford trained emergency room physician with a decade of experience using IV Ketamine
• Clarus Health publishes its findings to contribute to the medical community's knowledge of ketamine and SGB therapies
• Clarus Health successfully treats enough patients to provide training opportunities for therapists
• Dr. Kaveh is a BR+ certified provider for NAD therapy
• An anesthesiologist or emergency room physician is always present for every infusion
• Patient protocols are not "one-size-fits-all" and are customized to your needs
• Clarus Health has a strong network of psychiatrists, therapists and integration specialists to provide maximal benefit from the IV Ketamine experience

How do I Start my IV Ketamine Journey?

1. Speak with a member of our team to learn if you are a candidate for IV Ketamine therapy
2. Consult with Dr. Kaveh for a 1-hour preparation session to discuss your medical history, your expectations and treatment goals, and give you the tools to make the most of your IV Ketamine experience
3. Start your IV Ketamine series (6 sessions over 4-6 weeks, on average) in our comfortable, private treatment rooms with continuous doctor supervision
4. Meet with a member of our team after your sessions to review progress and discuss next steps
5. Some patients receive a "booster" infusion after several months (3-12 months) to maintain their peak mood and health

Our IV Ketamine treatment protocol is customized to every patient's needs. the greater you can benefit from Ketamine's therapeutic effects. It's important to have a dedicated preparation session with your doctor to review your medical history and individualize your treatment plan.

Speak with Clarus Health to Start Your Healing Journey

The decision to pursue IV Ketamine therapy depends on many factors, including the holistic benefits of treating your mental health. You deserve to learn your treatment options for safe and rapid results. You should always speak with your doctors to learn about the risks and benefits of IV Ketamine therapy so you can make an informed decision. Contact Clarus Health to learn about your treatment options.