What is Ketamine?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Ketamine lozenges
See also: Ketamine-Lidocaine Infusion Ketoprofen, Bupivacaine, Amitriptyline, Clonidine, Gabapentin , Ketamine, Cyclobenzaprine
Ketamine is a general anesthetic. It is usually used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, especially when cardiovascular depression must be avoided; it is also used for sedation and pain relief.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 22 | 13 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 18 | 7 | |
| Pain | 14 | 8 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 6 | 1 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 6 | 8 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 4 | 5 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 16 | |
| None | 18 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Ketamine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Dissociation | 2 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Migraine headaches | 2 | |
| Numbness | 2 |
Duration
Stopped taking Ketamine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 12 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 3 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Ketamine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT (Bilateral Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT) | 1 | |
| Nerve Block (Sympathetic nerve blocks) | 1 | |
| Tranylcypromine (Parnate) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Ketamine and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Medical marijuana (Cannabidiol/Tetrahydrocannabinol Balanced Mixture) | 1 |
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