Understanding Your Treatment Options
If treatment is clinically appropriate, your provider may prescribe ketamine in one of three forms. Here's how each one works and what makes them different.
Nasal Spray
A metered spray absorbed through the nasal passages directly into the bloodstream.
Onset
Fastest onset
Duration
Shorter duration
Key Benefits
- Fastest onset of the three options
- Absorbed through nasal mucosa, bypassing first-pass liver metabolism
- No swallowing or holding medication in the mouth
- Convenient, discreet administration
May be right for: Patients whose provider determines a rapid-onset option is clinically appropriate and who prefer a non-oral route.
Troches
Small dissolvable lozenges held in the mouth, absorbed through the oral mucosa.
Onset
Gradual onset
Duration
Longer duration
Key Benefits
- Slow, sustained absorption for a more gradual experience
- Longer duration of effect compared to nasal spray
- Easy to titrate and adjust under provider guidance
- Commonly used for structured at-home treatment
May be right for: Patients whose provider determines a longer-acting oral option is appropriate and who are comfortable with slow-dissolving administration.
ODT (Orally Dissolving Tablets)
Tablets that dissolve rapidly on the tongue, absorbed through the oral mucosa.
Onset
Moderate onset
Duration
Moderate duration
Key Benefits
- Dissolves more quickly than traditional troches
- Absorbed through oral mucosa for efficient delivery
- Precise, pre-formed dosing per tablet
- Discreet and easy to use at home
May be right for: Patients whose provider determines a rapid-dissolving oral option is appropriate and who prefer the convenience of a tablet form.
Because the Little Things Matter, Too.
Ketamine doesn't have to taste like a clinical experience. Our pharmacy partner offers flavored troche options to help make treatment more comfortable and approachable.
Thoughtful care isn't just about what we prescribe. It's about your entire experience.
Your provider decides what's appropriate
You may share preferences, but the specific form, strength, and regimen are determined by your licensed provider based on your evaluation, safety screening, and treatment goals. Patients do not self-select prescriptions.
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Treatment eligibility is determined by a licensed provider. Not all patients qualify. Individual outcomes may vary. This program is not intended for emergency psychiatric care. If you are experiencing a crisis or medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate care.