Now Offering Spravato®
Discover a new path forward with FDA-approved ketamine therapy for adults struggling with depression that hasn’t responded to traditional treatments. Spravato is safely administered in our office under medical supervision and may offer fast, effective relief when other options have failed.
What is Spravato®?
Spravato is a prescription nasal spray form of esketamine, a derivative of ketamine, that works differently than traditional antidepressants. It targets the glutamate system in the brain, which may lead to rapid symptom relief in patients who haven’t responded to SSRIs, SNRIs, or other oral antidepressants.
Unlike standard medications that can take weeks to work, Spravato may begin improving symptoms within hours to days after the first few treatments.
You’ve decided to try SPRAVATO®. What’s next?
SPRAVATO® is taken with an oral antidepressant.
You administer SPRAVATO® nasal spray yourself under the supervision of a healthcare provider at a certified SPRAVATO® treatment center.
SPRAVATO® is taken twice a week for the first four weeks.
After the first four weeks, you and your provider will discuss and determine if treatment should be continued and the dose and how often you’ll receive SPRAVATO®.
How SPRAVATO® treatment Works
Spravato is administered in-office at Alevea in a comfortable, private room. Each session includes:
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Intranasal administration of Spravato (56 mg or 84 mg)
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Two-hour monitoring by our trained clinical staff
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Blood pressure checks, supportive environment, and safety protocols
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Safe transportation plan (patients cannot drive themselves after treatment)
Spravato is typically given:
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Twice weekly for the first 4 weeks
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Then once weekly for 4 weeks
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Followed by every 1 to 2 weeks for maintenance, depending on your response
SPRAVATO® is a prescription medicine, used along with an antidepressant, taken by mouth to treat:
• Adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
• Depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions
Is SPRAVATO® Covered By Insurance?
Yes! In most cases your insurance will need a Prior Authorization with certain requirements met, before it can be covered. Most patients pay as little as $10 per treatment out-of-pocket.
