The FDA has approved a new way to use Spravato, a nasal spray that helps people with severe depression. Now doctors can prescribe it by itself, instead of requiring patients to take it with daily antidepressant pills. This matters because regular antidepressants don’t work well for many people. Out of 21 million Americans with severe depression, about one-third don’t get enough relief from standard pills. These pills can also take weeks to start working and sometimes cause unwanted effects like weight gain and sexual issues. The nasal spray works differently. “Quite often within the same day, the very next day, … Continue reading FDA Approves Spravato Nasal Spray as Standalone Treatment for Depression