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How Ketamine Therapy Differs From Traditional Antidepressants
A practical comparison for people asking about treatment-resistant depression in Miami and Aventura.
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Traditional antidepressants are often taken daily and may take weeks to show a full effect. Ketamine is usually given in supervised sessions and works through a different brain pathway. That is the core difference most people are trying to understand.
Pathway and timing
Many standard medications focus on serotonin-related systems. Ketamine primarily affects glutamate and may support neuroplasticity. Some people notice changes sooner. Others need more time. Results vary.
How care is delivered
Antidepressants are typically managed through ongoing prescriptions. Ketamine for depression at our clinic happens in a monitored setting. Fully guided sessions are available. See our depression page.
Not always an either-or choice
Some people continue current medications. Others do not. That decision belongs with the clinical team after evaluation — not a blog post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to stop my antidepressant to try ketamine?
Not automatically. Medication decisions are individualized during evaluation.
Are fully guided sessions available?
Yes.
Is this a local clinic?
Yes. Locally owned in Aventura, serving Miami and South Florida. ¡Hablamos Español!
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