Beyond its conventional clinical use as an anesthetic agent, ketamine has increasingly shown good results in the treatment of other conditions. These other conditions are often grouped into the categories of mood disorders and neuropathic pain conditions. Here is a more detailed list:
We Have Substantial Research Data And Clinical Data Showing Ketamine Is Very Effective For:
- Severe depression
- Suicidal ideation
- Severe PTSD
We Have Many Research Papers And Clinical Data Showing Ketamine Is Effective For:
- Severe anxiety disorders
- Severe bipolar disorder
- Drug addiction rehabilitation
- Neuropathic pain
- CRPS or RSD
- Cancer pain syndromes
- Phantom limb pain
We Have Good Clinical Evidence But Only A Few Research Papers Showing Ketamine Appears To Be Effective At Relieving The Worst Symptoms of:
- Fibromyalgia
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Severe OCD
- Post-herpetic neuralgia
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Central pain syndromes related to stroke or trauma
- Chronic migraine headaches
We Have Limited Or Few Papers And Some Clinical Experience Showing Ketamine Is Likely Effective For Reducing Symptoms of:
- Chronic lyme pain
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Spinal cord injury pain
- Multiple sclerosis pain
- Eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating
- Intermittent explosive disorder, for impulsivity and irritability
- Rett syndrome
- Social anxiety disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder, for social and depression symptoms. It may also increase verbalizations and decrease stereotypical and resistant behaviors.
- Parkinson’s disease and alzheimer’s disease, for depression and memory loss
- Some forms of hearing loss and tinnitus
What is ketamine prescribed for
The list of ketamine uses is surprisingly extensive, thanks to its unique effects on the nervous system, which can benefit various illnesses. Researchers and clinicians are continually exploring what ketamine is prescribed for and determining the most appropriate protocols for different conditions. While ongoing studies aim to uncover its full potential, we already have substantial knowledge about the drug and its effectiveness. When administered by appropriately-trained physicians, ketamine can offer significant benefits to patients across multiple treatment areas.
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