Ketamine and Suicidal Ideation
May 14, 2019 DOI: 10.64239/pi-vl1406 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Ketamine |
| Topics | Esketamine Ketamine |
| Key findings | Ketamine rapidly reduces suicidal ideation, but long-term data are needed before clinical use. |
Abstract
Several studies have shown that ketamine can lead to a rapid reduction in suicidal ideation. Ketamine’s rapid effect on suicidal ideation seems at least partially independent of its antidepressant effect. Given the lack of long-term follow-up, the concern for long-term exposure to ketamine, and the transient nature of the effect of a single-dose of ketamine, more long-term data are needed before ketamine can be used in clinical settings for the treatment of suicidal ideation.