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Is Ketamine Neurotoxic?
It is clear that ketamine at a sufficient dose & frequency can and does kill neurons through NMDA-driven excitotoxicity. However, what does a sufficient dose & frequency mean? There is a common myth that ketamine is “neurogenetic”. This is mostly false. While it does increase neurogenesis in the only two places in the…
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Feb 24, 2025 | Is Ketamine Neurotoxic? by amadeuspagel | 201 | 228 |
