Breakthrough New Medication for Depression
Spravato® Treatment
SPRAVATO® is a brand name for esketamine, which is an FDA-approved nasal spray medication used to treat depression in adults. As part of our integrative approach, this therapy has shown significant promise in enhancing overall quality of life and alleviating depression symptoms, especially for individuals who have not responded to traditional antidepressant medications alone.
What Mental Health Conditions Can SPRAVATO® Help Treat?
At AdvancedBHS we use SPRAVATO® to treat:
- Adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
- Depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions
Spravato Helps® With Depression Symptoms To
Brighten Your Mood
Enhance Clarity & Concentration
Regain Energy & Motivation
You Deserve To Enjoy Life To The Fullest
How Spravato® Treatments Are Delivered
Spravato® is not for home use. Spravato® treatments are only available at certified Spravato® treatment centers because the drug must be administered under the direct observation of a healthcare provider such as Advanced BHS.
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Sit back and relax during your treatment.
You will need to remain under observation at our facility throughout the 2-hour treatment as you rest and relax in our comfortable environment.
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Instruction on how to use nasal spray.
Your provider will walk you through how to properly self-administer the nasal spray Spravato® treatment into your nostrils.
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Aftercare and follow up.
In your first month, you’ll visit your provider twice a week to receive SPRAVATO® treatment. After your first month, your provider will work with you to determine what dose you should take and how often.
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Sit back and relax during your treatment.
You will need to remain under observation at our facility throughout the 2-hour treatment as you rest and relax in our comfortable environment.
1
Instruction on how to use nasal spray.
Your provider will walk you through how to properly self-administer the nasal spray Spravato® treatment into your nostrils.
3
Aftercare and follow up.
In your first month, you’ll visit your provider twice a week to receive SPRAVATO® treatment. After your first month, your provider will work with you to determine what dose you should take and how often.
To get started please schedule an appointment with an AdvancedBHS provider to see if Spravato® treatment is right for you. Your provider will first conduct an evaluation and create a personalized treatment plan.
Who It’s For / Not For
Spravato® offers rapid relief, with many individuals noticing symptom improvements within hours of administration. This makes it a valuable option for those facing acute, distressing symptoms or at risk of self-harm or suicidal behavior. Studies have shown that Spravato® is effective in treating depression, particularly in patients experiencing suicidal ideation.
Who It’s For:
- 18 years old and older (adults only)
- Treatment resistant patients
- Patients with suicide ideation
Who It’s Not For:
- Not approved for use by children
- If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- History of substance abuse (including alcoholism)
- Blood vessel disease or a history of bleeding in the brain
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Other medical contraindications
Why Choose Advanced BHS For Spravato® Treatments
At Advanced BHS your comfort and well-being are our top priorities during your Spravato® treatments. Patient health and safety and ensures that protocols are in place regarding dosage, medication, and monitoring. You will be cared for by our certified Spravato providers at our certified healthcare setting.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When taken alongside an oral antidepressant, the most common side effects of SPRAVATO include:
- Dissociation
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sedation
- Vertigo
- Decreased sensitivity
- Anxiety
- Lethargy
- Increased blood pressure
- Feeling intoxicated
An improvement in depression symptoms or a reduction in depression severity can indicate that the SPRAVATO treatment is working. However, the medication may not be working if there is no change in depression symptoms or if they worsen.
Yes, SPRAVATO is intended to be used alongside an oral antidepressant. It’s important to inform your provider about any other treatments or medications you are on to ensure no potential adverse interaction.
SPRAVATO may impact your lifestyle on the day of treatment, as you should not drive, operate machinery, or do anything that requires full alertness until the next day after a restful sleep. Certain medications, vitamins, or supplements may also need to be discontinued if they interact with SPRAVATO. Your SPRAVATO provider will talk with you to determine any further restrictions necessary in your unique situation.
The length of each person’s esketamine treatment plan varies based on their recovery progress, meaning you’ll work closely with your provider to determine how long to take the medication. Initially, you’ll start by taking SPRAVATO twice a week with your provider for four weeks; afterward, your provider will determine if you should continue treatment, what dose to use, and how often to take it.