On treatment days, you will self-administer Spravato nasal spray at the Athena Care clinic under medical supervision. After taking your dose, you will relax at the clinic for at least two hours to check for possible side effects, such as a temporary increase in blood pressure ​, dissociation, and sedation. Your care provider will let you know when it's okay to leave the clinic. You won’t be able to drive or operate heavy machinery until the following day, so you will need to plan for rides on treatment days.
Treatment generally includes two sessions per week for the first month ​and one session per week during the second month. ​At this point, you will work with your Spravato treatment team to determine if any additional Spravato treatments are necessary. Spravato is prescribed along with a daily oral antidepressant.