IV Solution and Ketamine Centers of Chicago

IV Solution & Ketamine Centers of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois offers IV ketamine therapy for individuals with depression, anxiety, and PTSD who have not found relief with traditional therapies. Ketamine acts on NMDA receptors and facilitates the release of glutamate, triggering new neural connections that help rewire the brain to improve mood and cognitive function, with reported remission rates of up to 70 percent in treatment-resistant depression.

Ketamine is administered intravenously with dosage calculated by patient weight, typically 0.5 to 0.75 mg/kg. The initial phase consists of six sessions over two to three weeks, with each infusion lasting about 40 minutes to an hour in a calm, private treatment room. Vital signs are monitored throughout, with a healthcare professional present at all times and an observation period afterward.

Patients arrange transportation home since driving is not permitted after treatment. Regular follow-up appointments assess response and determine whether maintenance infusions, typically every four to six weeks, are needed. The clinic is a member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians and offers financing and financial assistance.