Posted by Starsly on February 13, 2013, at 7:28:35
In reply to Re: Ketamine: it's working » Starsly, posted by jrbecker76 on February 9, 2013, at 15:16:30
Hi Becker, I'll be happy to answer your questions, to the best of my ability. Also, thanks Byrnn for the comment
I cannot believe I misspelled it again, it's actually Starsky.
Anyways, the infusions took place at least a year after I had already started the spray. It took place over a weekend of 3 days. Each day the dose was increased. The first day I believe was 50mg, the 2nd: 100mg & the 3rd, 200mg.It provided relief within minutes of the IV(which was done with a drip bag, not an IV injection). It wasn't as much of a high, as just a complete absense of pain & the cloud of depression. Then, it got pretty intense(like, out of body, liquid-energy watching the creation of the universe type stuff). I'm not some hippy or anything, just what I experienced.
Anyways, the spray is kind of interesting. The actually part of the Ketamine that I can feel affecting me lasts only maybe 90 minutes. Then of course their are residual effects otherwise the depression would be...bad. It takes me about 250-300mg to have a significant boost in mood now. I get refills once a week & they are roughly $54.00, & they are about 3 grams.
I have no desire to ask the Dr. for more, because my tolerance would just raise in a few months & it would have the exact same effect(but this is my body, it takes massive amounts of anything(except stimulans) to feel any medication or drug). There is a side that wants to, but I know better.
In terms of how effective they are, I would say the infusions are infinitely more effective *if* you can get them frequently enough. However, the problem is, you can't be hooked up to an IV all the time. If they continue to keep peoples mood elevated for days afterwards, I would do the infusions. But given that the spray is cheaper than the infusions, I would try it afterwards & compare(if the option is possible), if the infusions aren't quite doing it.
Hopefully, that answers everything. But more questions are fine
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