Patients do not get addicted. This does not mean that Esketamine is risk-free. The drug will always be administered under observation and care of a trained health professional at one of our clinics, and the patient will not be allowed to drive until the day after treatment.
If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have withdrawal symptoms (such as cravings, tiredness, poor appetite, anxiety). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal symptoms are more likely if you have used esketamine for a long time or in high doses.