Starting any new treatment comes with questions, and that is completely normal, especially with something as unfamiliar to most patients as an in-office nasal spray medication. When you choose SPRAVATO®, our goal is to make sure nothing about the process feels unclear. You will know what happens at each appointment well before you arrive for your first session. To learn more about what to expect with SPRAVATO®, contact us today.
Getting Ready for Your Initial Treatment Appointment
Before treatment begins, you will complete a
comprehensive evaluation with one of our providers ahead of your esketamine session, covering your medication history, current symptoms, and overall health. On the day of your appointment, plan to arrange a ride home in advance, since driving is not permitted until the following day. Eating a light meal beforehand and skipping stimulants like extra caffeine can also help you feel more settled once treatment starts. Wearing comfortable clothing is a small detail, but many patients find it makes the appointment easier to sit through.
What Happens During a Usual SPRAVATO® Treatment Session?
You will self-administer the esketamine nasal spray while a member of our clinical staff remains present throughout the session. Treatment itself takes only a few minutes, but you will stay in the office for a required observation period afterward, which brings the full appointment to around two hours. During this time, our team checks your blood pressure, watches for any changes in alertness, and monitors how you are responding overall. Most patients describe this part of the process as calm, with staff close by if anything feels uncomfortable.
What Can You Expect After Your SPRAVATO® Treatment?
It is common to notice mild, short-lived effects such as dizziness or a change in perception, and these typically fade before the observation period ends. Mood improvement, on the other hand, tends to build gradually across several sessions rather than appearing right away, so patience matters here. Your provider will check in at every appointment, track your progress, and adjust your esketamine treatment plan as needed to keep you moving toward your goals.
Schedule an Appointment to Learn What You Can Expect With SPRAVATO®
Knowing what to expect with SPRAVATO® and what each step involves can take a lot of the uncertainty out of starting treatment.
Reach out today to schedule your SPRAVATO® appointment and take the next step toward feeling better.
