Ketamine, depression and FDA

Ketamine-derived nasal spray treating Phoenix patients with severe depression
A ketamine-derived nasal spray is now available for the millions of Americans living with severe depression. The hallucinogenic drug is an option when traditional treatment isn’t working, but it’s not without risk.
J&J's ketamine-derived nasal spray approved by FDA to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression for those who had an inadequate response to oral antidepressants.
FDA approves standalone use of J&J’s ketamine-derived depression treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded approval for Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray, Spravato, to allow it to be used as a standalone treatment for patients with severe depression, the company said on Tuesday.
Spravato Nasal Spray Can Now Be Used Alone for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its approval of a ketamine nasal spray, Spravato (esketamine), as a standalone therapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression.
What to Know About the New Nasal Spray for Tough Depression
CIII allows people who have tried at least two oral antidepressants to use the spray on its own – without the need for more medication.
FDA-approved nasal spray for severe depression can lead to remission
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the nasal spray Spravato for the treatment of major depression in people who have not responded to at least two oral antidepressants.
Colorado clinic explores different ways to address mental health with ketamine-assisted therapy
A clinic in Arapahoe County is exploring new ways to help patients by offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
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UVA Researchers To Test Ketamine’s Power To Stop Deadly Epilepsy Seizures
Researchers at the University of Virginia Brain Institute and UVA School of Medicine will conduct a trial to see if the ...
Adult star Emily Willis 'permanently disabled' after rehab stint for 'ketamine addiction'
It has been claimed that former adult star Emily Willis, 25, is now "permanently disabled" and in a semi-conscious state ...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ List of Party Must-Haves Included Baby Oil, Ketamine, and Sex Toys
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' assistant stocked his parties with a number of items. He shared what Diddy wanted at each party.
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Boulder Community Health now offering ketamine therapy, other therapies for treatment-resistant conditions
Ketamine therapy has become known for its effects at combating depression and other mood disorders. There’s a growing body of ...
Research indicates recreational ketamine use is on the rise
Respondents who said they used other drugs recreationally were also likelier to say they used ketamine during the past year ...
Prosecutors Say Sean Combs Distributed Meth, Ketamine in New Indictment
Under the racketeering count, which is now backdated to 2004 from the original indictment’s 2008, prosecutors accuse Combs and his associates of dealing numerous controlled substances, including ...
4 charged in major NYC ketamine drug trafficking bust dubbed ‘Operation Frostbite’
A massive drug bust in Flushing, Queens has led to the indictment of four individuals accused of running a dangerous ...
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Fast-Acting Anxiety Relief: How Ketamine Works on the Brain
Why We Need Fast-Acting Anxiety Relief Now More Than Ever Anxiety isn’t just feeling nervous before a big event—it can be relentless, overwhelming, and even debilitating. Traditional treatments like ...
Pinal County Sheriff's Office looking for hit-and-run driver
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday it’s looking for the driver who hit a boy with their car and then drove off in San Tan Valley.