Ketamine for Migraine and Cluster Headaches

Ketamine appears to hold promise as a treatment for migraine headaches in patients who have

failed other treatments. The use of ketamine in headache disorders has surged over the past

few years in light of several studies demonstrating benefit. Apart from migraine headaches

ketamine has been shown to abort cluster headaches as well. The doses used for migraines

and other painful diseases are much lower than the doses used for anesthesia. It is only given

in controlled environments with trained personnel monitoring patients and asking frequently

about side effects.