What is Ketamine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: KetamineBrand:
Ketamine is a general anesthetic. It is usually used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, especially when cardiovascular depression must be avoided; it is also used for sedation and pain relief.
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How do members experience Ketamine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 36 | 17 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 20 | 6 | |
| Pain | 19 | 8 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 6 | 1 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 6 | 7 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Dissociation | 2 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Migraine headaches | 2 | |
| Numbness | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 19 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
sewjazzy1
evaluated on Mar 28, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: None
- Side effects: None
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