IV Ketamine Therapy
Are you struggling with depression, depression with suidical thoughts, or PTSD symptoms which have not responded to standard treatments? IV Ketamine Therapy at Iowa Ketamine Clinic might be the answer you've been looking for.
What is IV Ketamine Therapy?
Ketamine works differently from traditional medications. While most antidepressants and pain medications can take weeks to start working, ketamine often brings relief within hours or days.
Here's how it works:
- Ketamine targets a brain chemical called glutamate, which helps brain cells communicate
- It helps your brain form new connections, which may have been damaged by stress, depression, anxiety, or chronic pain
- It may reduce inflammation in the brain and body, which can help with pain conditions
- These effects can lead to positive changes in thought patterns, behavior, and pain perception
- Treatment is given in our comfortable, supervised medical setting
- Each session lasts about 40-60 minutes, with additional monitoring time
Benefits of IV Ketamine Therapy
Fast-Acting Relief
Unlike traditional medications that can take weeks to work, many patients feel better after just one or two IV ketamine treatments, whether for mood disorders or pain conditions.
Effective for Multiple Treatment-Resistant Conditions
Ketamine may work even when other treatments have failed. It has shown success for people with major depressive disorder, major depressive order with suicidal thoughts, and PTSD who haven't responded to multiple medications or other standard treatment regimens.
Long-Lasting Results
Many patients experience improvements that last weeks or months after completing a treatment series, especially when combined with talk therapy.
Safe and Monitored
Your treatments are always supervised by an expert nursing staff who monitor your vital signs and comfort throughout your session. Your sessions will also be directly supervised by CRNAs and Nurse Practitioners trained in the delivery of ketamine therapy.
The IV Ketamine Treatment Process
- Referral: Get a referral from your current mental health provider
- Consultation: Meet with our team to discuss your medical history and treatment plan
- Preparation: Follow pre-treatment instructions (like fasting guidelines)
- Treatment: Receive ketamine in our comfortable treatment rooms while being monitored
- Recovery: Spend about 30-60 minutes in our recovery area before going home (you'll need someone to drive you)
- Follow-up: Continue working with your mental health provider while receiving ketamine therapy
Who Can Benefit from IV Ketamine Therapy?
From the moment you walk through our doors, you're family
IV Ketamine may help people with:
- Treatment-resistant depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Suicidal thoughts or major depressive disorder with suicidal thoughts
Frequently Asked Questions About IV Ketamine Therapy
Don't see your question? Just give us a call at (515) 401-4774. We're happy to discuss any concerns or questions you might have.
Ready to Take the First Step?
We'd love to hear from you
Taking the first step is often the hardest part—and we honor the courage it takes to reach out. When you're ready, we're here to help guide you through the referral process and answer any questions you might have about both IV ketamine therapy and Spravato® treatment options.
Speak with your current mental healthcare provider about ketamine therapy
Request a referral to Iowa Ketamine Clinic
Once we receive your referral, we'll contact you to schedule your consultation
If your provider has questions about our treatment protocols or referral process for either therapy option, we're happy to speak with them directly.