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Will ketamine be available to treat depression?

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Good Chance: Ketamine is currently being studied in clinical trials, and there have been some promising results. The clinical approval process takes quite a bit of time, and ketamine will be looked closely to try to be as clear as possible regarding possible risks.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 2/28/2020

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NO!!: Ketamine is an anesthetic. It is definitely never to be used to treat depression!

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/11/2023

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