IV Infusion

Ketamine treatment using an IV infusion may relieve mental health symptoms and pain, even when they don’t improve with conventional medical care. The Rubix Health professionals in Tallahassee, Florida, Roswell, Georiga, and Southfield, Michigan, have extensive experience using innovative treatments like IV ketamine infusions and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) to improve severe symptoms of major depressive disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and many other challenges. Call the nearest office or connect through online booking to learn more or schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment today.

What is an IV infusion?

IV infusions send medications and nutrients directly into your bloodstream. When you get an IV infusion, your provider can deliver a precise dose and ensure it rapidly reaches the organs and cells needing the treatment.

There are many types of IV infusions available — some help with nutritional deficiencies, while others may offer immune support or recovery from an illness.

The Rubix Health team offers a specific type of IV infusion for mental health. This IV treatment contains ketamine, a prescription medicine that produces different results depending on the dose and how it’s used.

At one dose, ketamine is a safe anesthetic used during surgery. When used at a lower dose and given through a series of IV infusions, ketamine may ease pain and treat mental health conditions.

What mental health conditions does an IV ketamine infusion treat?

Ketamine infusions treat certain mental health conditions that don’t improve with psychiatric medications. Your Rubix Health provider may recommend IV ketamine therapy if they diagnose you with any of the following:

• Treatment-resistant depression
• Major depressive disorder
• Bipolar depression
• Suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide
• Anxiety disorders
• Mood disorders
• Substance use disorder (SUD), including drug and alcohol abuse
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Though each person responds differently, IV ketamine therapy is known for producing fast results, often improving symptoms after the first infusion. Most people need a series of six IV infusions to achieve long-lasting results.

What is ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?

KAP combines the dissociative effects of ketamine with talk therapy. At a specific dose, ketamine allows you to disconnect from conscious thoughts and current feelings. As the medication opens your mind, you can explore and overcome painful experiences that may be tucked away in your subconscious.

Your Rubix Health therapist stays with you throughout your ketamine treatment, guiding the discussion and monitoring your feelings and reactions.

KAP doesn’t usually involve an IV infusion. Instead, your experienced provider gives you an injection or possibly an oral tablet.

Does an IV ketamine infusion relieve chronic pain?

Ketamine does more than prevent pain during surgery. IV infusions of low-dose ketamine may ease pain by blocking the pain signals traveling through nerves and activating the release of natural painkillers.

IV ketamine infusions effectively treat many painful conditions, including:

• Chronic low back pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Migraine headaches
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Nerve-related pain

You may also explore ketamine infusions if your physical pain relates to your mental health, such as depression and chronic fatigue or anxiety and muscle pain.

Call Rubix Health or request an appointment online today to learn more about IV infusions and KAP.