Can Ketamine Infusion for Depression Worsen Tinnitus?

I have severe depression from having visual snow and tinnitus, and I'm considering either suicide or Ketamine infusions for depression. From what I've read, Ketamine acts on NMDA receptors, thus raising Glutamate in the brain. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter and possibly (?) can lead to worsening of tinnitus.

Any thoughts on this, guys? If there are any evidence it can worsen tinnitus, I'm not going to do it, but I want to be sure.

 

Why are you worried about it?

If suicide is your alternative option, why not give Ketamine a try no matter how risky it is?

 

Easier said than done, my friend. I am considering suicide, but what if Ketamine will make me unable to do even that?

 

Anyone has any insight into this type of treatment?

 

It's a drug that's gotten a bad rap of late due to its illegal use. It's been around since the '60s but only more recently been considered for major depression when other medications fail to help. The FDA has yet approved it for depression but some psychiatrists are trying it experimentally with their patients. You may want to consult your physician.