How quickly does ketamine therapy relieve depression?
One of the most unique aspects of ketamine therapy is its rapid onset. Many patients report improvements within hours after their first infusion.
Traditional antidepressants may take several weeks to work, while ketamine can begin improving mood much sooner.
Why does ketamine work faster than antidepressants?
Ketamine stimulates the brain’s glutamate system, which helps restore neural communication pathways that may be disrupted by depression or trauma.
This rapid neurological effect is why many researchers view ketamine as one of the most promising treatments in modern psychiatry.