Breakthroughs in new medications and techniques can be a cause for celebration in the field of psychiatry, and
SPRAVATO is no exception. Effective at helping patients manage their symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), SPRAVATO has proven itself useful where traditional psychiatric medications fail. Understanding the SPRAVATO dosing guidelines can help you better plan out your course of treatment and help you properly set yourself up for success.
Our skilled team at NeuroPsych Wellness Center is trained in a variety of different treatment techniques, meaning we can find the most effective treatment to meet your particular needs. Our mental healthcare professionals are here to guide you to a treatment plan that provides you the relief you seek from your mental health symptoms. Following the correct dosing guidelines will allow our team to dial in your dosage to meet your needs and maximize your results, letting you get back to leading the life you desire.
Administration of SPRAVATO
SPRAVATO is different from many treatments in that the dosing guidelines allow you to administer the dose yourself. Our team will monitor you during administration, but we will provide you with the SPRAVATO nasal spray applicator and direct you on how to administer it, as well as how long to wait between applications. Our team will make sure you are clear on each step of the process and comfortable and confident as you progress. We are here to make the experience as convenient as possible for you.
Monitoring After SPRAVATO Treatment
After you administer your SPRAVATO dose, you will be required to wait in our office for a mandatory monitoring period of several hours, though the exact time varies from patient to patient. This is because SPRAVATO can cause
side effects such as sedation and dissociation that will impair your ability to complete your daily activities. To allow you a safe place to navigate these side effects and to prevent you from operating a car or other machinery, we provide a comfortable space for you to relax while we monitor you. SPRAVATO can also increase blood pressure, so our team monitors your blood pressure to prevent any negative reactions that may otherwise interfere with your treatment.
Scheduling Your SPRAVATO Treatment
SPRAVATO dosing guidelines require you to commit to a consistent
treatment schedule. You can divide your SPRAVATO treatment schedule into 3 predominant phases.
Induction Phase
This phase will see you receiving treatment twice per week as we determine the correct dosage for you. We will assess how your body responds to SPRAVATO and hone in on how best to manage your treatments to relieve your mental health symptoms. You will receive treatments twice per week during this phase.
Optimization Phase
During the optimization phase, our team will assess your needs and provide you with regular treatment every week to help your body adjust and work with the SPRAVATO. This phase often lasts around 3 weeks.
Maintenance Phase
You will receive SPRAVATO treatments once every week or two depending on your needs and how persistent your MDD and TRD symptoms are. This phase is designed to keep your symptoms under control and allow you to engage in your activities in a meaningful way.
Learn More About SPRAVATO Dosing Guidelines
By understanding what the SPRAVATO dosing guidelines are and what it means for your treatment, you can more effectively schedule your mental health care.
Reach out to our skilled team at NeuroPsych Wellness Center to learn how your treatment plan may look. We are happy to answer your questions and guide you to the best treatment option for you.
