Ketamine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Qazwsx
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2021

For Pain "Ketamine saved my life, relationship, and career. Autonomic Neurological dysfunction left me in pain and not able to function as I once had. Depression and anxiety intensified trying to find a diagnosis. After 6 infusions my mood has lifted and I don’t dwell on pain. I cannot imagine why this isn’t a standard protocol for depression, anxiety, and pain."

• BeJi
• September 15, 2019

"Just had my first ketamine infusion on Friday, the 13th and a full moon. 9-13-19. Did a ton of research and justified the cost. I've spent more on self-medicating than the Ketamine will ever cost. I've lived with depression all of my adult life. Attempted suicide as a teenager. I also have a pancreatic duct issue, so a lot of pain. The infusion itself was a little loopy. Was hoping for the immediate relief that so many have reported. Had the infusion at 1pm and was home by 5pm. I felt .....surprise!...nothing. Could not sleep for the next two nights. I wouldn't say I feel worse or better. I think I was so desperate that my expectations were way too high. Have another infusion scheduled for Wednesday. As a smoker, I did notice that I didn't want a cigarette for hours after the infusion and into the next day. If I could quit smoking, the ketamine would actually save me money over the year. Will try to do at least 3 infusions and make a more informed decision about the results."

• Steph
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2022

For Depression "If you’re on the fence about whether or not to try ketamine please just give it a try! I have read so many reviews on so many different drugs over the last 10 years that I’ve been majorly depressed constantly, having panic attacks, Dealing with horrible intrusive thoughts, And wanting nothing but to stay in bed. I got a text message this morning, two days after my ketamine treatment that would normally have push me into a complete horrible main space. A picture of a girl that my daughters father is dating like a week out of jail. And I had really no reaction to it I felt calm and peaceful and was able to decide the best way to react to it. I have not felt any depression symptoms over the last two day. It’s like all of the bad stuff it’s just gone. This has been a godsend to me. I felt better immediately. I feel like a different person I can’t even explain how dramatic these results are and how fast! The treatment itself is very pleasant!! Feels like your giving God a hug!"

• Mindy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2022

For Depression "I was diagnosed with BiPolar Disorder at age 15. In my 40+ years of treatment, I have been on every medication available...multiple at the same time. After a traumatic event in my 30s, I also developed PTSD. I got to a point in my life that I stopped taking the meds because they didn't work. I moved to a different place and very recently had another horrible month long episode of severe depression. My PCP referred me to a Psychiatrist. He told me about Ketamine infusion treatments to treat my Drug Resistant Depression. I did my research and decided to try it...what did I have to lose? There are no words to adequately describe the treatment but I was in total control. The effects were immediate. I felt normal again. I told my Dr I didn't need any more infusions. He explained to me the need for the additional treatments. By day 3 post 1st infusion, I felt my symptoms returning. I just finished my 2nd infusion and I'm excited about the outcome. I fell normal without a plethora of pills."

• Rsd...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 11, 2015

For Pain "I've been having infusions at least every month and I must say, this has given me the beat results, I am 90%pain free while under treatments and could not ask for better results. Granted if it does start to wear off those affects are NOT GOOD, but I will Gladly take the TREATMENT and continue to have MY LIFE BACK."

• Obses...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2022

For Depression "I have been using ketamine sublingual troches, at home treatments for a few months now and have seen really positive results with minimal side effects once the treatment time is over. I am on 200mg and currently am prescribed to take it every 3 days due to anxiety, but know it’s weekly for depression. My depressed mood was immediately noticeably better with treatment and my anxiety has been improving over time. I take mine with zofran because I’m prone to nausea and this form of ketamine can often cause nausea, and I’ve thus not had issues getting sick to my stomach. During treatment I feel very sedated and afterwards cannot go back to normal functioning until several hours later. Ketamine has reduced my appetite and I subsequently have been slowly losing weight. It’s easy to take in sublingual form."

• Joanna
• October 27, 2019

"After spending thousands on therapy and meds in attempts to function with my debilitating Complex PTSD. The doctor recommended the standard 6 treatments but said some of her patients only need 4, and we would know by 4 if I was responding. I did mine very close together, within a week, and it changed my life. I stopped having nightmares, fatigue, disassociation. I was able to retain new information again and be more productive at work and school. I got a booster at 3 months (which we expected since I didn’t need all 6 initially) and she feels I may not need another for 6 months bc I’ve responded so well. I don’t love the trip during the infusion as I tend to get a little motion sick but she administers zofran before starting the ketamine. I know it doesn’t work for everyone but literally nothing else worked for me so I’m glad I found what did. If I had stopped after 1 or 2 I would not think it had worked. For me, stopping after 1 or 2 would have been a waste of money."

• rubys...
• July 17, 2011

For Anesthesia "I have M.S and a syrinx, have had neuropathic pain for 17 yrs. Neurontin being the only thing that helped, but even it didn't remove much of the pain. I have now had Ketamine twice. The first time was I.V. It removed 90% of my neuroppathic pain and lasted for about 8 months. When the pain came back I was shocked at how bad it was. I have just finished my 2nd dose this time I was given it subcutaneously. I have only the smallest amount of neuropathic pain left. The whole thing went very well so now when the pain is back I will go back and have another infusion. This time I only have a very small amount of pain left. I feel this has been the biggest thing that has helped my quality of life. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others."

• Havia
• August 8, 2019

"I recently had 6 medical infusions of ketamine over two weeks time for depression. First of all Ketamine is a heavy drug, you get so high you hallucinate to the extreme, you see colors, you fly through other worlds and you are generally high as a kite. There is merit to the experience in that it is a special journey and you have great insights. I for one remembered long forgotten abuse during one session and I did have extreme anxiety during several infusions. I am 5 days since my last infusion and I am as depressed as ever. I feel like I am worse possibly and I hope I level off soon. In the end, I did meet a patient who thought it was life changing for the better so do not let my experience dissuade you. I just wanted to point out that it is a very heavy drug trip which is did not realize until I did it."

• lupus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2017

For Pain " I had the 6 IV infusions done for pain and depression. It made me so much worse. My head stays foggy now and I feel lightheaded. It increased my anxiety and made my insomnia worse. I had an ANA test and found out I was positive for lupus. I think the extra stress from the ketamine may have triggered the lupus. I wish I had never done it. It was a huge waste of 3k and I feel so much worse. It has been 5 months since I had the treatment. I told them I wanted to stop after the third infusion, but they refused to give me a refund for last 3 treatments that I was made to pay for up front. I was told prior to treatment that I could stop after third treatment if I was not feeling better. But after they got the money, they refused."

• bitch...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2015

For Anesthesia "I was given Ketamine for out patient surgery. Never again will I agree to this anesthesia. I had the worst experience, I am positive I died and made myself come back! I was paralyzed body and voice. I finally let out a awful scream, hoping the doctors and nurses would hear, but I could tell they didn't. I am so mad, furious is the word, that they used it without letting me know the side effects. I am home now, but I still have nightmares of that terrible experience!"

• Archie
• August 6, 2020

Ketalar (ketamine) for Anesthesia "I was given Ketamine as a general anaesthetic for a surgical procedure but the recovery from the Ketamine was truly horrendous. I had abdominal hallucinations that I was about the die and called aloud to God to save me from imminent death. So bad a terrifying was the experience that I had a Medi-bracelet made with Ketamine clearly listed as "never to be given"."

• CRPS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2016

For Pain "I have taken oral ketamine for 17 days. For me it is a miracle drug for neuropathic pain. Started at 10 mg daily by 2.5 mg caps compounded by pharmacy. Side effects are wet mouth or excessive salivation, a dizziness that my body adjusted to quickly, a feeling of two beers or a slight intoxication, mild anxiety. The reward of a 3 point drop in neuropathic pain level is worth it. I feel my old arthritic pain again much stronger. A 8 as the CRPS specific pain is a 4-5! Oral metabolizes into norketamine & hydro norketamine 5 times stronger than Ketamine. The iv dosing at high levels does not get this first pass metabolism and levels are higher mg than 15 mg. going to 20 mg after ok from doctor. I recommend patients with severe nerve pain."

• Country...
• August 31, 2019

For Anesthesia "I was given this for a EGD, I was hullicinating, felt weighed down like I was in cement, couldn't move my limbs ,couldn't talk, very nauseous, horrible experience it lasted for almost an hour, was the next day before I really felt over it..never again!!!!!"

• Laura
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2022

For Depression "I started with 6 sessions of intramuscular ketamine. The first two sessions I felt absolutely awful but thankfully decided to persevere. 3rd and 4th session were okay. 5th and 6th session I experienced a lift and could finally get out of bed and had the will to do things again. I found myself taking a walk to the beach with my camera, easily doing chores around the house. I started substitute teaching as I had quit my job because my depression was so debilitating. I am on maintenance therapy now so will go for my 9th infusion two weeks apart. I do feel it starts to wear off after ten days but it’s put me on an upward trajectory and taken me out of a very dark space. It definitely works. How my maintenance plan is going to continue I am unsure of but for now, it gave me the relief I so desperately needed."

• sonsmom
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2023

For Depression "My 14 yr old has been having doctor administered ketamine IVs for treatment resistant depression for 4 months. I'm so thankful for this treatment and pray one day it's the first treatment for our teens. He suffered so much more than he should have while having 5+ ssri thrown at him. He's now not suicidal, back in school and playing sports."

• GdGram
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2017

For Anesthesia "I was taken to the ER with a dislocated shoulder... severe pain. I was given this drug so they could put the shoulder back into place, and had some of the same reactions described as others as having horrific hallucinations, trying to wake myself up, moving my head and talking and yelling. Nurses holding me still and saying it is almost over. Why is this still being used as an anesthetic when there are so many others out there? This is going on my list of allergies right next to the Iodine allergy."

• Fast...
• April 16, 2016

For Pain "I was given this after surgery for pain as I can't have morphine and they tried 5 other drugs to sort me out before this. Omg I went on a wild trip I went thru dimensions of colour and walls, I couldn't get back into my body I thought I had died. Scary scary stuff. When I came out of the trip I was dizzy and seeing double, my pain was gone but didn't enjoy the experience at all."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2023

For Depression "Not as effective as I had hoped. It worked somewhat and provided some improvement, but over time that improvement decreased. Overall I did not find it worked that much better than other common, less expensive meds."

• Bullet
• September 10, 2019

"I’ve tried 3 infusions so far for depression with anxiety and I think I’ve had enough to realize this is total rubbish! The first infusion I had seemed to help some I did feel a little better so I had a second one but after the second one I started to feel more anxious and a little back to my same depression! I tried for a third time hoping it would level me out and bring me relief. The third infusion was so strong I was having some intense memories I was reliving it was so amazing actually. These memories were from when I was around 10 years old and very clear it was unreal! There kept being this requiring thought to myself. “You worry to much try living in the moment life is great and you have so much to be grateful for” it was quite pleasant! And then the infusion ended! I was so hungover all day after the third infusion or was unbearable and now it’s been a week since I’ve had it and I’m more depressed then I’ve ever been!"

• DJano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

"I’ve tried a lot of antidepressants and have been on Zoloft for about 20 years. I’m only on the Zoloft now because I fear the withdrawals so can't get off. It does nothing for my depression. Tried light therapy as well because my depression is like times 10 in the winter months. Didn’t work. I tried the standard 6 infusions of Ketamine over 2 weeks. The experience itself was pleasant and interesting. But as soon as the infusion was over I just felt hungover and exhausted the rest of the day. Honestly it did nothing for my depression. I’m thinking it may have made it worse. Maybe because of the letdown after the high expectations I had. And the $3300 I spent - so now more money worries. I know this works for some people. I would say that if the money is not an issue for you or if insurance pays then definitely try it. You never know. You could be one of the lucky ones."

• Marg
• March 26, 2023

For Depression "I have had five infusions of IV ketamine. The antidepressant and anxiolytic effects are strong and immediate. After the first infusion, I felt immediate relief, as if the turbulent sea of emotion and dread had subsided. However, two days after my fifth infusion, my depressive thoughts and feelings returned with vengeance. My hunch is that ketamine is a powerful short-term antidepressant. Whether it provides long-term relief, I am not sure."

• Piggy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2024

"I am about to take my 3rd 'journey'; I suffer from depression, PTSD, and ADHD and overwhelming guilt. Been taking up to 5 SSRIs for 10 years and desperately want some relief. Can't work, have no interests in anything, and only 2 friends left. Also, no car so my world is very small. I cannot spend the next 30 years (I'm 50) wasting my life and not contributing to the world in general. Which is EXACTLY what my mother is doing. I feel like a waste of space and of no use to anyone. Because of my extensive 'pharmacy,' I was prescribed 300mg in the first instance which I found quite pleasurable, although I didn't have any visions or see Baby Jesus, I felt as though I were flying, which was pretty cool...but that was it. So, my dose has been augmented to 1400mg, and I am VERY excited to see what happens. Just waiting for the meds to arrive. I'll report back. Thanks for these reviews; super helpful and I am optimistic!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2017

For Pain "Self administration of intramuscular injection three times weekly for major depression. Improvement to major depression has resulted in obvious improvements after 5+ years of unsuccessful treatments by multiple medical professions. Undesirable requirement is giving a self-injection!"

• aihtnyc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2021

For Pain "I have neuropathy in my feet. At times it's so painful I could barely walk. It felt like I was walking on glass shards other times, sharp rocks. I have tried everything from gabapentin to Lyrica. While Lyrica work wonders I had side effects. My doctor suggested the ketamine cream. It works wonders. My feet went from a pain of a 8.5 down to a 3. While I do still have pain if I walk too much, My daily life has improved significantly. It's given me my life back."