Denver IV Ketamine for Fast Relief from Depression, Anxiety and PTSD

Yes, most experts consider IV ketamine infusions to be the gold standard in administering this life-changing medication. Infusions allow a much deeper, more dissociative, and more introspective experience than nasal sprays or oral forms of ketamine. Even though ketamine isn’t technically a psychedelic medicine, it is often grouped with other psychedelics because of the experience that infusions (and also IM injections) can provide.

One key advantage of infusions is that they allow us to adjust the speed at which you receive ketamine in the middle of a session. Infusions can even be paused or diluted with additional fluids if the experience feels too intense. Because of this flexibility, infusions ensure the experience isn’t too strong or too weak. With pills, nasal sprays, and even injections, it isn’t possible to reduce or increase the rate and intensity during a treatment, which can lead to experiences that are too intense or not intense enough for many patients’ preferences. It should also be noted that both infusions and IM injections allow you to absorb higher dosages than pills and nasal sprays can provide.

Another important thing to consider in deciding which treatment is right for you is that pills and nasal sprays do not provide the more profound, dissociative experience that many patients prefer. There is even evidence-based ketamine research that shows this dissociative experience may help the antidepressant effects of ketamine last longer.

Usually 6-9 infusions are recommended, along with periodic maintenance infusions. Some patients choose ketamine to replace their traditional depression medication altogether, which might require more frequent maintenance infusions. 

We currently offer IV Ketamine infusions for $390-$440 per infusion depending on whether you receive it as part of a package or as a standalone infusion. You can see our full IV menu for pricing on all of our infusions and injections.

Ballen Medical & Wellness is a cash pay clinic and does not accept insurance, but out-of-network benefits can be applied. Please call us for more details.

Many of our ketamine patients have outside therapists. Although we offer psychotherapy and counseling at our center, we often partner with outside therapists to prescribe and provide ketamine for their patients. Please note: You are welcome to bring your therapist to your sessions in our private ketamine suites. Ask us for details.

Ketamine infusion therapy works both as a standalone treatment and in conjunction with oral depression medication. If you’re already taking an oral medication, we typically have you continue your during your ketamine infusion series though individual cases may vary.

In cases where a previously effective depression medication has ceased working, a ketamine series sometimes helps your medication to work again.

If you haven’t yet started oral medication, ketamine therapy can provide immediate relief to help you while you perform your trials of oral depression medication.

Yes. Although the majority of ketamine infusions are for depression, ketamine has also demonstrated highly effective results with severe anxiety. Ketamine can also be very effective when both severe anxiety and depression are present together.

During your in-person evaluation, we can determine whether you’re a good candidate for ketamine, or if another therapy might be more appropriate for you. Our center offers a full spectrum of traditional prescription medicine as well as many holistic options to help with anxiety.

In addition to treating depression and anxiety, IV ketamine can also help with:

• Pain Relief
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• OCD
• Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
• End-of-life anxiety
• Fibromyalgia

If you’re unsure whether ketamine is right for you, please call us to schedule a complimentary phone consultation.