What are the possible side effects of Ketamine?

The most common side effects are listed below, but our Ketamine Therapy Team will review these in detail with you before beginning treatment.

• Dissociative symptoms/Disorientation

  A feeling of floating or leaving the body, which can be fearful for some. This is mitigated by starting at a very low dose where this is typically not felt intensely, and then raising dose if needed.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

  This will be monitored before, after, and if necessary during your ketamine treatment. Medications are held onsite to treat sudden increases in blood pressure.

• Bladder and urinary tract infections

  These are rare and usually seen in addiction/abuse situations, but it is treatable regardless.

• Nausea

  Medications will be provided in office if this occurs.