Question 1

i have psychotic depression and no medication is helping me.  i need ketamine but doctors are not prescribing in australia. can i visit usa to get it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but why?: Yes, you can come to USA for treatment. You will probably be able to find a doctor or nurse practitioner that will prescribe you whatever you want. But, is that the best option? You should continue to see the doctors that know you best and continue to get treatment through them. Sometimes, it is very difficult to treat certain conditions but doctor shopping is not the best way to seek help.

Question 2

what is known about the use of ketamine in treatment of depression? would it be a good maintenance medication, or more for severe depressive episodes?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine ; MDD: Some studies are available showing that IV ketamine given in highly specialized clinics can offer rapid relief in severe, treatment-resistant depression, such as: http://tinyurl.Com/l76qma8  however, problems remain in that the beneficial results may not last more than a few days. Some cities have such clinics.  It would not be a maintenance medication that someone could use at home.

Question 3

is ketamine injections safe to take for pain? any serious drug interactions or allergic reactions?"

Accepted Answer

Ketamine: Should be administered by licensed professional with oxygen available and patient needs to be monitored. Do not try at home.

Question 4

will ketamine or drugs like xanax show up on either an opiates, amphetamine, methamphetamines, marijuana, or cocaine urine test?

Accepted Answer

POSSIBLY: It really depends on what they are testing for and what they have requested to be tested for. So if the doctor or facility or employer asks for testing they may request for marijuana and benzodiazepines and other substances

Question 5

can the anaesthesia drug ketamine cause blindness in people?

Accepted Answer

Extremely unlikely: There have been a few reports of blindness after an anesthetic regimen that included ketamine, however this is extraordinarily rare.

Question 6

one of our players was prescribed topical ketamine 10% in a compounded cream. is possibility of  positive drug screen? if so , for how long?

Accepted Answer

Wow : It can only be found if specialized test for that are used.   Standard drug screens do not test for it.  However, this sounds very unusual... I strongly suggest a second opinion from a sports medicine orthopedic md.

Question 7

im taking 300mg of bupropion hydrochloride for depression , how will it mix withrecreational drugs like cocaine or ketamine?

Accepted Answer

You could die: Wellbutrin (bupropion) and those drugs could cause a high blood pressure crisis that could cause a stroke,  heart attack or death even in young people.  Realize that ketamine and Cocaine are not recreational. They are dangerous and should not be played with.

Question 8

is ketamine a viable anti-depressant drug therapy?

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Accepted Answer

Ketamine: This is a drug used in human & veterinary medicine to induce & maintain general anesthesia in conjunction with a sedative. It can be used in bipolar depressed patients who do not respond to antidepressants, but can induce hallucinations. It is, however, liver toxic.

Question 9

im taking 300mg of bupropion hydrochloride for depression , how will it mix with recreational drugs like cocaine or ketamine?

Accepted Answer

Bad Mixture: I am more concerned about mixing Cocaine and ketamine with your depression.  In persons suffering from depression, recreational drug or alcohol use is not recommended.  Bupropion and Cocaine lower a person's seizure threshold increasing one's risk of having a seizure.  When using Cocaine and/or ketamine, one is less likely to make healthy lifestyle choices further worsening the depression.

Question 10

are there any doctors here that are located in pa or maryland that legally prescribe ketamine or some other nmda drugs for severe depression?

Accepted Answer

While You Might: find a doctor on HealthTap that does this treatment, this is not something that any HealthTap doctor can prescribe for you without an office visit and a full work-up since it is a controlled substance.  Look for a psychiatrist that in your area or ask you primary care MD for a referral (or insurance company) for better luck in finding someone to help.

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A member asked:

I have psychotic depression and no medication is helping me. i need ketamine but doctors are not prescribing in australia. can i visit usa to get it?

A member asked:

What is known about the use of ketamine in treatment of depression? would it be a good maintenance medication, or more for severe depressive episodes?

A member asked:

Is ketamine injections safe to take for pain? any serious drug interactions or allergic reactions?"

A member asked:

Will ketamine or drugs like xanax show up on either an opiates, amphetamine, methamphetamines, marijuana, or cocaine urine test?

A member asked:

Can the anaesthesia drug ketamine cause blindness in people?

A member asked:

One of our players was prescribed topical ketamine 10% in a compounded cream. is possibility of positive drug screen? if so , for how long?

A member asked:

Im taking 300mg of bupropion hydrochloride for depression , how will it mix withrecreational drugs like cocaine or ketamine?

A member asked:

Is ketamine a viable anti-depressant drug therapy? vfhjr.

A member asked:

Im taking 300mg of bupropion hydrochloride for depression , how will it mix with recreational drugs like cocaine or ketamine?

A member asked:

Are there any doctors here that are located in pa or maryland that legally prescribe ketamine or some other nmda drugs for severe depression?

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