Arise & Shine Health Center offers Spravato® (esketamine) treatment in Glen Burnie, MD, for adults living with treatment-resistant depression. Spravato is an FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray administered under direct medical supervision at our clinic, giving patients a new option when traditional antidepressants have not provided enough relief.
What Is Spravato?
Spravato® is the brand name for esketamine, an FDA-approved prescription nasal spray used in combination with an oral antidepressant for treatment-resistant depression. Unlike traditional antidepressants that primarily target serotonin, esketamine works on the brain’s glutamate system and may begin relieving depressive symptoms more quickly. Because of its safety profile, Spravato is only administered under medical supervision in a certified healthcare setting — it is not a take-home medication.
Who Is a Candidate for Spravato?
Spravato is intended for adults with treatment-resistant depression — typically defined as depression that has not improved after trying two or more antidepressant medications. Our psychiatric providers will complete a thorough evaluation, review your treatment history, and determine whether Spravato is a safe and appropriate option for you. Patients with certain medical conditions, including uncontrolled hypertension or a history of psychosis, may not be candidates, which is why a careful screening is essential.
What Happens During a Spravato Appointment?
Each Spravato treatment visit lasts about two hours. You will self-administer the nasal spray under the supervision of our clinical staff, and then remain at our clinic for at least two hours of monitoring so we can watch for side effects such as dizziness, nausea, or changes in blood pressure. Because Spravato can cause sedation and impaired alertness, you must arrange for a ride home — you cannot drive yourself after treatment. Most patients begin with twice-weekly sessions, with the frequency adjusted over time based on your response.
Located at 14 Wellham Ave NW in the Ferndale area of Glen Burnie, Arise & Shine Health Center proudly serves Anne Arundel County — including Pasadena, Severn, Odenton, Millersville, Linthicum Heights, and Brooklyn Park — as well as patients from Lanham, Prince George’s County, and Washington, DC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Spravato?
Spravato® (esketamine) is an FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression, used together with an oral antidepressant. It works differently from traditional antidepressants by targeting the brain’s glutamate system. Spravato must be administered under medical supervision in a certified clinic — it cannot be taken at home.
Who Is a Candidate for Spravato?
Candidates are adults whose depression has not improved after trying at least two antidepressant medications. Our psychiatric providers perform a comprehensive evaluation — including your medical and treatment history — to determine whether Spravato is safe and appropriate for you.
What Happens During a Spravato Appointment?
Plan for a two-hour visit. You will self-administer the nasal spray under our staff’s supervision and then stay for at least two hours of monitoring for side effects such as dizziness or nausea. You will need a ride home, as driving is not permitted after treatment. Most patients start with twice-weekly sessions.
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Arise & Shine Health Center
14 Wellham Ave NW
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Phone: 443-209-7100
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sunday Closed