Mail-order ketamine injections can be extremely dangerous, Dr. Siegel warns [Video]

Ketamine has become increasingly popular for treating mental health disorders.

But some doctors and clinics have taken it to the next level by delivering the injectable doses to patients — who can then administer the drug unsupervised.

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel, who is also a clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, spoke on “Fox & Friends” on Monday about the dangers of handing out ketamine.

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Ketamine was initially approved for use as an anesthetic in the U.S. in the 1970s, Siegel said.

It was only indicated for treating depression within the last decade.

“It works for really severe depression by altering brain chemicals, but under the observation of a highly trained psychiatrist or anesthesiologist,” he said.

“The idea that it is now available with a little tele-visit, and then they mail it to you with a self-monitoring blood pressure kit, is extremely dangerous.” 

“It can …