If you’ve struggled with depression and tried two or more antidepressants in your current episode without adequate relief, talk to your healthcare provider to see if you have treatment-resistant depression. If you do, it’s time to discover Spravato®, the first FDA-approved nasal spray specifically for adults with treatment-resistant depression.
Today’s most commonly used oral antidepressants are thought to treat depression by increasing levels of neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine) in areas of the brain that affect mood.
Spravato® works differently than other medications for treatment-resistant depression by targeting the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in your brain.
Before you undergo Spravato® in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Conklin Clinics will provide a thorough consultation to discuss your plans and psychiatric goals. If Spravato® meets your needs, your provider will give you a comprehensive breakdown of treatment and what to expect long-term. Conklin Clinics will never push any treatments on you and always provide the necessary information to ensure you are a good candidate for Spravato®.
Spravato® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray can only be administered under the supervision of a Conklin Clinics provider. As part of your treatment, your Conklin Clinics provider will discuss the risks of sedation, dissociation, abuse and misuse with you before starting Spravato®. You and your psychiatric care provider must complete a Patient Enrollment Form for you to receive Spravato® in a certified treatment center.
Patients can expect to take Spravato® twice a week for the first month. During the second month, you’ll take it once a week. After that, you’ll take it once a week or once every two weeks. You should continue to take your oral antidepressant as prescribed unless otherwise discussed with your psychiatric care provider.
The most common side effects that can occur during and after taking Spravato® include:
If these common side effects occur, they usually happen right after taking Spravato® and go away the same day.
Spravato® was proven effective for adults with treatment-resistant depression when taken with an oral antidepressant.
In a short-term clinical study of adults with treatment-resistant depression, those who took Spravato® and an oral antidepressant experienced a greater reduction of depression symptoms at four weeks.
In a long-term study after 16 weeks of therapy, patients who stayed on Spravato were less likely to experience a return of depressive symptoms than those who stopped therapy.
Spravato is recognized as a fast-acting treatment option for certain individuals struggling with severe treatment resistant major depressive disorder and/or suicidality. While improvements can be observed as early as the first 24 hours, it is common for most individuals to experience the effects after 2-3 treatments. The gradual alleviation of depressive symptoms is typically observed with subsequent treatments, as the medication takes time to reach its full potential. At Conklin Clinics, we provide guidance and support throughout the treatment process, ensuring that each individual’s progress is closely monitored, and adjustments are made as necessary to facilitate the best possible outcomes.
Typically, at Conklin Clinics, the initial induction phase for treatment spans over a duration of 8 weeks. During this period, you will receive regular sessions and closely collaborate with our team. After the induction phase, you will have an opportunity to meet with Dr. Ginger Conklin for a reevaluation. This assessment allows us to review your progress, address any concerns or adjustments needed, and formulate an individualized maintenance plan tailored specifically to your needs. We consider various factors such as your response to treatment, symptom management, and overall well-being in order to create a comprehensive plan that promotes long-term stability and improvement in your mental health. Our goal is to provide ongoing support and ensure your treatment plan remains personalized and effective throughout your journey.
We encourage patients to continue working with their psychiatrists and providers for medication management and/or psychotherapy. If you do not have a psychiatrist or therapist, Conklin Clinics can help you.
Spravato® can be submitted to your insurance, depending on what you are currently carrying for insurance. Conklin Clinics works closely with the Spravato® Copay Program to assist patients in reducing the out-of-pocket cost for the treatments.
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Our nationally recognized staff achieves this through personalized, concierge-level care. We believe that Aberdeen, South Dakota, and surrounding communities deserve the highest quality, comprehensive health and wellness care, and that’s why we provide lifestyle solutions for each patient—we go above and beyond traditional spas or clinics.
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