How Shore TMS’s Approach to Spravato Depression Treatment Is Different
If you have persistent or stubborn depression, you probably have heard about ketamine and Spravato gaining popularity as alternatives to oral medications alone.
Spravato contains esketamine, a form of ketamine, and is approved by the FDA specifically for treatment-resistant depression. It works differently from other antidepressants as Spravato affects glutamate, "a chemical messenger found in the brain that is thought to help balance well-being and depression," according to Spravato.com. It can be taken in conjunction with oral medications.
At Shore TMS, your treatment is administered in the Spravato room via nasal spray applicator. They have a member of their clinical team stay in the treatment room for the two-hour duration of your session. They will monitor your vitals and oxygen saturation at the beginning, after 40 minutes, and at the end of your treatment session. They are there to support you during the session, provide you with an opportunity to talk about your treatment experience, and help you begin to process any memories or feelings that surface during the Spravato dissociation.
The Shore TMS team believes that offering a side-by-side approach in session is best practice and provides you with a feeling of safety and the ability to talk about what you are feeling throughout your treatment. Their team also believes that this leads to improved treatment outcomes.
If you'd like to learn more about Spravato treatment and if it might be right for you, visit shoretms.com or call 732-285-1190.