Rare but relevant: Ketamine-induced cystitis - an in-depth review for addiction medicine.
Asem Abdelrahman, Mo Belal
Addiction (Abingdon, England) April 4, 2025 DOI: 10.1111/add.70052 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Individuals with substance use disorders |
| Topics | Addiction Esketamine Ketamine |
| Keywords | Ketamine bladder dysfunction Ketamine cystitis Ketamine uropathy Ureteric stricture Urodynamics Ketamine toxicity Urological complications Substance abuse effects Bladder disorders Drug-induced cystitis |
| Citations | 4 |
| Key findings | Ketamine-induced cystitis is an increasingly recognized complication of addictive ketamine use, with management guided by the British Association of Urological Surgeons consensus. |
Abstract
Ketamine-induced cystitis is an increasingly recognized complication associated with the addictive use of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic. This article provides a comprehensive overview, focusing on its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management strategies, and implications for addiction treatment. The British Association of Urological Surgeons consensus serves as a foundational reference for management, while additional literature is integrated to highlight the multifaceted nature of Ketamine Bladder and its impact on individuals with substance use disorders.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on ketamine for addiction, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predictors of Response to Ketamine in Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Patients with treatment-resistant depressive symptoms as part of major depressive... | 2018 | Narrative review | |
| Can psychedelic compounds play a part in drug dependence therapy? Patients with substance dependency | 2015 | Review | |
| Therapeutic potential of ketamine for alcohol use disorder. | 2021 | Review | |
| Non-parenteral Ketamine for Depression: A Practical Discussion on Addiction Potential and Recommendations for Judicious Prescribing | 2022 | Review | |
| Ketamine, an Old–New Drug: Uses and Abuses | 2023 | Review |