Spravato Treatment in Portland, Maine

Often like watching yourself from a slight distance — floaty, dream-like, sometimes with altered perception of time. It peaks in the first half hour and fades during monitoring. Many patients find it strange but not distressing, especially in a quiet, private room.

Esketamine temporarily affects attention, judgment, and reaction time — beyond what you may subjectively notice. The FDA label requires no driving or operating machinery until the next day, after a full night's sleep. Plan your ride before each visit; treatment can't proceed without one.

Faster than oral antidepressants — some patients notice a shift within the first week or two of induction. Response is measured at every visit, so you and your prescriber will know early whether it's working rather than waiting months.

Yes — Spravato is approved for use alongside an oral antidepressant, not instead of one. Your prescriber manages both together, which is easier when they're the same person, as they are here.

Budget about two and a half hours: check-in and vitals, the spray itself, then the required two-hour monitoring period before you're cleared to leave with your ride.

We'll ask you not to eat for about two hours before treatment and to limit liquids shortly before — nausea is a known side effect and an empty-ish stomach helps. You'll get exact instructions at your evaluation.

Treatment can begin as early as your second visit — evaluation first, then treatment once prior authorization clears, which typically takes one to two weeks. Admissions can usually schedule your evaluation within two weeks of your first call.