Yes. SPRAVATO® is FDA-approved and typically covered by most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare, United Healthcare, Maryland Medicaid, and Medicare.

Coverage usually requires prior authorization. We handle the entire prior authorization process for you at no cost. We'll also verify your specific plan and any out-of-pocket costs during your free consultation so you know exactly what to expect.

The most common side effects during the two-hour monitoring period are temporary and typically resolve before you leave the clinic. They include:

• Dissociation (a brief, mild feeling of being detached from your surroundings)
• Dizziness or sedation
• Increased blood pressure
• Nausea
• Mild headache

Because of these effects, you must be monitored on-site for two hours after each dose and cannot drive for the rest of the day. Our clinical team monitors your blood pressure, comfort, and safety throughout. Serious side effects are rare and the medication is administered under FDA REMS-certified safety protocols.

Many patients begin to notice improvement within the first one to two weeks of treatment — in contrast to traditional antidepressants, which typically take four to eight weeks.

The standard course is twice-weekly sessions for the first four weeks (induction phase), followed by less frequent maintenance sessions. Response is monitored at every visit using standardized rating scales. Results vary by patient — some respond quickly; others need the full induction phase. Your psychiatrist will set expectations during your initial evaluation.

Each session lasts approximately two hours at our Frederick, MD clinic (7360 Guilford Dr STE 100) in a quiet, private treatment room. Here's what to expect:

• Check-in & vitals: Brief check-in, blood pressure reading, review of how you're feeling
• Self-administration: You'll self-administer the SPRAVATO® nasal spray under supervision
• Monitoring: Two hours of relaxed monitoring in a calm, comfortable space
• Discharge: Once your vitals are stable, you'll be cleared to leave with arranged transportation

No. FDA REMS safety protocols require that you do not drive, operate machinery, or perform any activity requiring full alertness for the remainder of the day after each SPRAVATO® session.

You must arrange transportation home from each visit — a family member or friend, rideshare (Uber or Lyft), or a taxi. The next day, you can typically return to normal activities, including driving, unless your psychiatrist advises otherwise.

Getting started is straightforward and risk-free:

• Step 1: Book your free 30-minute consultation using the form above or by calling (240) 599-1001
• Step 2: We'll verify your insurance coverage and any out-of-pocket costs at no charge
• Step 3: If you qualify and want to move forward, we'll schedule your in-person evaluation
• Step 4: Once approved, you can typically start treatment within one to two weeks

The free consultation has no cost and no obligation — it's simply a conversation to see if SPRAVATO® is right for you.