Posted by johnLA on June 16, 2012, at 19:38:49
In reply to Re: hugh » johnLA, posted by SLS on June 16, 2012, at 0:19:11
good to hear from you scott.
i initially found a place (ucla) to do the iv infusions for $1250 per infusion.since then i have found several doctors (all associated with universities) that charge much less.
the doctor i will be going to charges $550. still very expensive, but quite a bit cheaper than ucla.
i have a feeling that the prices may continue to drop as ketamine gets more mainstream.
as far as the dosing protocol: i have been in touch with a few people who have had the infusions. also, i have read at great length case studies on this subject. the amount of ketamine used is based on ideal body weight. this seems to be pretty standard in all the studies i have come across.
what is not standard is the amount of infusions people are having and how long a response lasts. quite varied actually. the good news is that most people are reacting in a very positive way. some for a week or so and some up to 5 to 6 weeks. this is with a single infusion by the way.
the doctor i am hoping to see does a multiple series of infusions. i believe 1 time a week. kind of like ect in a way. again, i have read case studies of very refractory patients who reached remission after several infusions. i do believe they are also on some sort of maintenance schedule.
sorry i don't have more specific info. once i get going on the infusions i will get you more specific info. meanwhile, i'll do a little research and post some of what i have found.
hope you are doing ok.
john
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