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How to Maximize an IV Session

 My personal list of how to maximize the experience of in clinic IV therapeutic ketamine are below  I am a 7.5 year patient with no previous or during other psychadelic experiences. I follow ASKP recommendations and guidelines and my clinic is ASKP certified.  1. Morning of:  a. Make sure you are well hydrated.  I drink electrolytes always (not Gatorade sugary but things) but  Drip Drop or LMNT. These are not necessary for most unless your body struggles to hydrate well.  b. I eat a light meal or two light meals if my infusion is afternoon or evening. Nothing greasy or heavy.  c. I take my normal psych meds (Effexor.) I don’t take benzos as I’m not currently prescribed them. Talk to your k doc if you are prescribed them. They are not contrindicated but sedatives can affect your experience greatly and if this is for mental health, most find greater results without sedation.  2. I make sure my earbuds are charged (if bluetooth) and my playlist ...