Large-scale study links ketamine to lower risk of suicidal ideation in depression patients

>… They tracked the occurrence of suicidal thoughts in both groups over different time periods, ranging from one week to 270 days after the initial prescription.

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>The study found that ketamine was associated with a significantly lower risk of suicidal ideation compared to other antidepressants. Within the first week of treatment, patients prescribed ketamine were about 37% less likely to develop suicidal thoughts. This effect remained consistent over time, with the risk being about 22% lower even after 270 days.

Sounds promising. Currently widely used antidepressants are often not effective. But before more unconventional treatments like this can start being considered, everything needs to be taken into account.

>The beneficial effects of ketamine were particularly notable in certain demographic groups. Patients over the age of 24, both male and female, saw the most significant reductions in suicidal ideation. White patients also experienced a greater reduction in suicidal thoughts compared to those prescribed other antidepressants.

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>However, no significant difference was observed for patients under the age of 24 …

Good, no intoxicating drugs should be taken prescribed to anyone under the age of 25 anyway.