Ketamine's safety profile is well-established in clinical settings like ours, making it a vital tool in medical practice. Its unique characteristic of not impairing the respiratory system contributes to its broad application and acceptability.

Administered by our trained medical professionals in controlled doses, it's considered a safe anesthetic option for a wide range of patients. In fact, its safety is such that it's even used in surgeries with children. By adhering to stringent guidelines and protocols, we ensure that potential risks are minimized, reinforcing ketamine's position as a dependable choice within our healthcare environment.

After about 15 minutes of taking your dose you may begin to feel a subtle calming and possible lightheadedness.

Most people report having a positive experience with little-to-no side effects. However, you may feel a little tipsy and a bit “out of it” for 30-40 minutes.

Many patients find the immediate effects to be very pleasant and a great time to reflect on their own thoughts, but if it doesn’t feel good for you then lowering the dose, or splitting your dose throughout the day, seems to reduce these side effects. You will begin to learn how ketamine affects you almost immediately.

Over the first few weeks, we will track and adjust your dose based on how you feel. While you are learning, you may experience some side effects, for example lightheadedness or even nausea. All of these feelings are normal, and can be reduced through simple adjustments to the protocol.

Many medications are compatible with low-dose ketamine, including SSRIs and benzodiazepines. The list of contraindicated medications is short, but your Joyous medical provider will review your current medications and help you decide if our medication is a good fit for you.

Many of our patients continue to take their antidepressant and anxiety medications throughout treatment without any issues. Be sure to bring your current list of medications to your consultation to review with your provider.

Our patients have reported experiencing an immediate sense of calm, with consistent and gradual improvements over time. Low-dose ketamine treatment can also produce a heightened receptivity to therapy, allowing patients to practice therapy or self-care exercises to optimize treatment during the session.

Over 89% of Joyous patients report improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms in the first month of treatment. However, all bodies are different, and some patients experience improvements in month 2 or 3 of treatment once they find the right dosage and start to see the impact of the treatment courses on their daily lives.