If you have tried antidepressant after antidepressant without getting where you hoped to be, it is worth knowing that other paths exist. SPRAVATO® is an FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray designed specifically for adults whose depression has not responded to standard medications.
What makes SPRAVATO® treatment in Round Rock different from other treatments is how it works. Traditional antidepressants target serotonin and related pathways, often taking weeks to build up before any effect is felt. SPRAVATO® acts on the NMDA receptor system, a completely different mechanism — and for many patients, that difference is exactly what their brain needed. Our psychiatrist has seen patients in our clinic respond in ways they had stopped expecting from any treatment.
SPRAVATO® is FDA-approved for two specific groups: adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) who have not had adequate results from at least two antidepressants, and adults with major depressive disorder who are experiencing active suicidal ideation. If either of those descriptions fits your situation, a conversation with our team is a reasonable next step. We do not push any treatment on patients — we take the time to understand your history and make sure whatever we recommend is actually a fit for you.
Patients coming to us from the Round Rock area appreciate that we approach SPRAVATO® conversations without pressure.
SPRAVATO® is self-administered as a nasal spray in our office under direct medical supervision. You will not be going home immediately afterward — a monitoring period of at least two hours is required after each session, so plan accordingly and arrange a ride. The typical treatment schedule starts with twice-weekly sessions for the first four weeks, then moves to weekly, and eventually to a maintenance schedule based on how you are responding.
Because every session for Round Rock patients happens in our clinic, our team gets to track your progress directly and adjust your esketamine treatment as needed.
Because SPRAVATO® is FDA-approved, it is eligible for insurance coverage—including Medicare and Medicaid—in many cases. Coverage specifics vary by plan, and prior authorization is often part of the process. Our front office team helps patients work through the insurance side of things so that figuring out your benefits does not become another source of stress on top of everything else. If you are in Round Rock and unsure whether your plan covers SPRAVATO® therapy, we are happy to help you sort through that before your first appointment.
You deserve a treatment team that takes your history seriously and does not give up when the first few options do not work. Cedar Park TMS has been serving this community since 2008, and we are proud to offer SPRAVATO® treatment in Round Rock as part of a broader range of psychiatric options — including TMS therapy and medication management — all in one place.
Reach out to our office today to schedule a consultation and find out whether SPRAVATO® is the right next step for you.
