If you have treatment-resistant depression (TRD), you may benefit from adding SPRAVATO® to your current oral antidepressant.
Start the conversation with your doctor to see if adding SPRAVATO® may be right for you, and discover more about what the full SPRAVATO® treatment experience could look like for you.
If two or more antidepressants haven’t worked for you, you may have treatment-resistant depression. SPRAVATO® may be the treatment option you’ve been looking for.
Consider including the following questions when speaking to your healthcare provider about SPRAVATO®:
The following topics may be helpful to include when speaking with your healthcare provider about SPRAVATO®.
It’s important to remember that your treatment journey is unique and the information needed along the way may vary from person to person.
I’ve tried two or more oral antidepressants and I am still experiencing depression. Do you think I have treatment-resistant depression?
There is a study that suggests after the third oral antidepressant, remission rates dropped below 14%. If you’ve tried two or more oral antidepressants and are still experiencing depressive symptoms, you may have treatment-resistant depression and it may be time for something different.
Since my other oral antidepressants haven’t worked, what are the chances another oral antidepressant will work? Should I try something entirely different?
Treatment-resistant depression is defined as not responding to two or more antidepressants of adequate dose and duration. If your doctor has diagnosed you with treatment-resistant depression, you may benefit from treatment with a different kind of medication.
Can we talk about the SPRAVATO® clinical trials and discuss whether it may be a good choice for me?
It is helpful to understand the clinical trials for any medication you consider taking.
What can you tell me about the safety of SPRAVATO®?
It is important to understand the potential side effects of any medication you consider taking. To help ensure safety, SPRAVATO® is available only through a restricted distribution program called the SPRAVATO® Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program.
What is a SPRAVATO® treatment center and how do I find one?
SPRAVATO® is only available at certified treatment centers and must be self-administered under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
Can you help me get financial support for SPRAVATO®?
Cost can sometimes impact a patient’s treatment journey; however, there may be affordability programs available to help eligible patients.
