Matthew Perry's Death From Ketamine Explained (Is It Safe For You?) 

A couple of weeks ago, my almost 17 year old dog had to be put to sleep. The following day I went into a major surgery. Because of your channel I knew to let my anaesthesiologist know that I was grieving terribly as I live alone and was scared to go home to an empty house after my surgery. He and his nurse were so compassionate and spoke with me about going to sleep and thinking of the joyful times with my boy.. thank you.

Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

I find it strange that no one has mentioned that he supposedly played several rounds of pickle ball that morning, probably sweat..., dehydration, hot tubs and bad hearts are a bad combo. If he was sore and hurting maybe that explains taking the med orally. An electrolyte crash can kill you. Anyone who has a history of drugs and alcohol, needs to know the state of their major organs and what they can and cannot handle. Staying on top of your electrolytes is essential. I feel bad that Matthew Perry is gone, he was a bright shining light, but I hope he is having a beautiful afterlife. He will be forever missed.

I’m glad you addressed the whole people who need pain meds are reduced to feeling like drug addicts. I have a very good friend who has had 7 brain surgeries in a 3-year period and has severe chronic pain. Where she goes to get her prescription filled. They treat her like she’s a junkie. She won’t even go there any more. She has her husband pick up her medication. It’s just wrong.

I was offered a 10 treatment session of ketamine. The 1st issue is cost as it’s not usually covered by insurance. Mine didn’t so it was $700 per treatment. I did one treatment. It was fine during but at the end my blood pressure went to 200 and I felt awful for hours. I didn’t go back. Mainly again because of cost. I will say though, that one session, may not have cured my depression completely, but it has made it livable and took away my suicidal thoughts so take that for what it’s worth.

I have used Ketamine nasal spray for over 10 years for chronic breakthrough pain & it has been incredibly helpful in allowing me to shift from being housebound (due to congenital condition affecting my mobility) to being active & exercising with my dogs every day. It has meant the difference between a horribly depressing existence to a fulfilled & enjoyable life.

Ketamine, LSD, DMT and psilocybin are amazing. I could remember several years ago, alcohol addiction actually destroyed my life. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

I remember several years ago heroin addiction destroyed my life, I suffered from severe depression and a mental disorder until I was recommended to psilocybin mushroom treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly I'm 8 years clean now. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

I have had 13 surgeries in the last 10 yrs due to a continuous failing of an ankle fusion. After every surgery I go onto ketamine for a week (subcutaneous line) I was lying in my hospital bed one night & all of a sudden all the work my psychologist & I had been doing made sense. I knew my parents were narcissistic & I had had some really bad things happen which I always assumed was my abusive X husband. It hit so incredibly powerfully. All of a sudden things made sense in terms of times & details people & cops had reported. It was my mother & eldest brother working together, for years to try & bring me down. Ketamine is a great drug if used right but you need the support as well as the treatment & importantly a Dr who knows what they are doing. Today my foot is still screwed, in & out of OR my brother passed away from a brain tumor & my mother continues to alienate me & play her narcissistic games. The only difference is I know her work although good, is boring & predicable. My journey to heal continues. Stay safe people. Xx

I got ketamine and surgery, and for almost 3 weeks afterwards I was smiling all the time I was happier than I ever have been in my whole life. During anesthesia, I dreamed I was talking to God in a beautiful garden, and God was answering all my questions about suffering and death, and all of that, I wish I remembered the answers he gave, but it was enough to make me ecstatically happy for weeks lol. (CPTSD)

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

I started listening to his memoir, narrated by him this morning. His alcohol & opiate intake was tremendous. He was up to 55 hydrocodone DAILY. He told of taking ketamine treatments in rehab but said it wasn't for him.... The book starts out with him telling about not having a bm for 10 days causing his colon to burst which almost killed him. Tragic story.

Thank you for addressing Matthew Perry's cause of death. Ppl were pretty quick to be mean spirited toward Matthew Perry. Thank you so much for all you do for us to better advocate for our own healing.❤

I've learned a lot from this session. Thank you so much. Matthew Perry's former girlfriend said that when he was "using", he would refer to himself at "Mattman". He referred to himself as this in a post on Twitter shortly before his accident. She also said that he was very careful as to not leave anything around when "using". It is truly sad. It almost seems like he was replacing his opioids with his possible use of ketamine while not in the presence of a qualified medical professional. If he drown, the coroner should of reported water in his lungs. 🤷 He's finally free of his addiction now, so sadly. 😢🙏

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Thank you for explaining this with compassion ❤

I’m very grateful for your information! I’ve read information from a few people with fibromyalgia who swear by Ketamine, but as a retired RN, I’m instinctively very suspicious. I haven’t always had good experiences with medications for fibromyalgia, and I don’t think I would ever seek Ketamine for my chronic pain. I’m not on opioids, but chronic pain is a burdensome thing.

Thank you so much for providing this important information so quickly.

Thank you, yours is the clearest and most sensible video I have seen about this.

I’m glad you’re getting this important info out there!

Anthony very good presentation I’m glad you were brave enough to tackle something that for sure will be blown out of proportion by the media I’m a chronic pain patient and believe me I wish I could come and see you in your clinic to find out if I’m a candidate I don’t have the financial means to do that but I listen very carefully to what you say and I trust what you say because of your experience Thank you again for doing this video My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig

Hi Dr. Kaveh! How are you Sir! Appreciate all you share with us!❤

Dr.K you rock at explaining things so well! Thank you for your time!

Thanks for the info! I greatly appreciate it all!

I was having ECT treatments for sudden onset depression after menopause. I was going to a very large hospital and was told I had treatment resistant depression and ECT alone wasn't working. I was told that ketamine with ECT might work better. It was the most horrible experience. I sobbed uncontrollably when I came to. I couldn't stop crying. I ended up on the psychiatric unit in complete sorrow. I have very little memory other than that. I think I got the wrong dose according to my weight. I was an operating room nurse at that hospital in Massachusetts. UMASS. I am still in depression. I had TMS which caused me vertigo everytime they increased the frequency. I am now thinking of Vagas nerve stim. I just don't know anymore. I have been suffering for 10 years now. I am so desperate. Also thought of keto diet at McCleans in Massachusetts. I am67 years old now. I wouldn't wish this on anyone

Thank you for everything you do it’s a hard life out there and very easy for addiction to happen

Thank you for sharing this. I really needed to hear this

Thank you so much for this video! This video here could be a lifesaver for others thank you again! I learned so much! Blessings

There is already so much stigma and reluctance in using Ketamine for mental health. I hate that his death is being blamed/ connected to his Ketamine treatment. It is so hard to get in Texas. I have had to go out of state until my doc got legal in Texas and could do Zoom type appointments. It has truly saved my life. I am a mental health licenced counseling professional and I have to keep myself healthy. I tell clients to be willing to go to any lengths to get well, and I had to also. I had tried everything... Ketamine is the best. It was hard though putting my pride aside and admitting I needed help. A life altering event like death of my parents and mother in-law 6months apart was too much, but Ketamine sped up the grief work and helped me resolve unfinished business with my father and MIL. I really wish there were more providers and AFFORDABLE ones in Texas.

Dr Kava thank you for sharing the information that you have. Very interesting.

Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge with us. ❤

I worked in PACU for over 20 years. I worked with many wonderful Anesthesiologists. I feel you're under appreciated and don't always get the recognition you deserve. Thank you and God Bless!

So glad you are back to explain

Wow, you are the best. Most underrated doc yet. Wish you were my doc - I will visit your clinic Clarus Health in san fran.

thank you soooo much for helping people understand. I've looked for answers before my stroke but am healing after, someone like you could have helped years ago. Thank you for what you do.

This was so incredibly informative. Thank you so much.😊

We used ketamine as an anesthesia med cut with something else to ease an animal back from being under for surgery. Watching your vids sure opened my eyes to all the uses it has as well as the types.

Thank goodness you posted this! I saw this right after I watched the report on his death

❤ THANK you so much for your kind help and time ❤

This doctor is such an excellent teacher! Love his videos 👍

Thank you for you intelligent kindness and your heart led conversations❤🧡💛💚💙💜

Thank you so much for sharing. You have made such a positive impact on my life. I actually posted a couple months ago after my first ketamine treatment. I wanted to share that I had a very positive experience with Ketamine therapy. I was at my wits end and I'm so happy to report that I have finally made it over the hump of anxiety and depression. I'm finally able to maintain positive daily routines out of my room and out of my house🎉 . My Ketamine infusion was scheduled under medical supervision. I'd never ever to do this as recreation. It was a therapeutic treatment, but never a "high". I only recommend it under medical supervision.

Great video. Thank you for this explanation.

Thank you so much for explaining the affects of drugs and misuse. The more you can educate the better. My husband died due to methadone overdose in 2004. Same circumstances as this. The loss is great and knowledge is power.

Thank you this was amazing!

So glad you are there to explain this!

Thanks Doc! Great explanation as usual!

Thank you for explaining this with so much clarity and compassion. ❤️

Sounds like he was abusing the ketamine along with all the other controlled substances? When famous people do this sorta thing and die from it, it causes people that don’t abuse medication to be treated badly by many in the medical field. From RN’s, Dr’s to pharmacist and all in between. I was given ketamine for a couple surgeries. I honestly didn’t like how I felt recovering. I was giggling and happy. But felt I had no control and embarrassment. BUT my attitude my concentration everything was so much better for months after. Honestly wouldn’t have figured it was from the medication but just what was going on in my life. But knowing how my life goes I haven’t had much clarity in years. Thank you 😊 for informing us all on this subject. You are such a kind man. I wish more in the medical field was kind like you.

Thank you for taking the time to educate us. I suffer from life long depression from childhood trauma. I have tried several antidepressants and also therapy, but none of it seems to help. I drink alcohol to self medicate. I have checked into Ketamine treatment, but it is very expensive here. I feel trapped. Alcohol only helps by giving me a partial time out.

Thank you for making this video

Great informational video! Thank you!

Thank you so much for your wisdom.

Thanks for explaining this.

THANK YOU for the advice❤

Thank you so much for this detailed and thoughtful explanation. I am someone who seeks facts to make peace with upsetting situations. I had just finished Matthew's book when he passed and I found it a lot more distressful than I would have expected. Your video has really helped me understand what likely happened, and I really appreciate that.

Excellent explanation of Ketamine and Matthew Perry's death. I'm impressed that you also chose to study natural healing substances as well. The best type of doctor can use multiple ways of healing. PS - this is my first time listening.

I Love your streams !!❤

If someone has been on Buprenorphine for a long time I think it's much safer to use medications that are considered dangerous to take while on it. It actually sucks being on it because a lot of doctors won't give medication that would help the most. Plus a lot of doctors and especially pharmacies treat Bupe patients like crap. Buprenorphine saved my life! Probably a few times over. You seem like an amazing compassionate doctor.

YOUR AWESOMENESS IS SO VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

So glad someone is addressing this. I was so confused by the news reports.

Thanks for all you do, doctor! I had a successful surgery this week, and your videos helped me come in and out of anesthesia with a good mindset. Hope you and your family are well!

Thank you for a compassionate explanation for Perry's death and giving good information to prevent others from suffering the same fate

Amazing content as always

Thank you for this very informative RU-vid! It’s scary how easy it is to get this off the internet sites. I mean they send you a questionnaire but nothing really about how you are taking other medicines. Or any warnings necessarily. I am afraid of how many people may be driving in it and such… your video is making me want to discuss further with my doctors and pharmacist! So thank you!

Over 40 years ago my veterinarian OD from Ketamine after hours at his office. Scared me to death. He must have been in a very bad space to do that, even accidentally.

This was very educational. Thank you for the information. I found it to be so informative

Thank you for your wisdom, compassion, and desire to share your knowledge to help others. I appreciate you so much! Thank you!

Any Medication that lowers the blood pressure, combined with heart issues, can cause major heart issues in a High Temperature Hot Tub. I myself almost passed out in one from my low blood pressure and cardiomyopathy. Fortunately, I was able to push myself up to where I could sit on the edge, and I had a cold thermos of water. But... It was a frightening struggle.

I saw the news article and immediately wondered when you would discussing this. You are on top of things.

Thank you for explaining this!

Thank You....For Sharing All Your Knowledge ...It Is Much Appreciated...God Bless You.

Thank you for explaining the impacts of Ketamine more in-depth. I listened to his memoire 3x and he was extremely open in sharing all details of his medical history - it's pretty amazing he was still alive after what he went through. I think after all that medical history his body was a pretty fragile ecosystem to begin with. So sad though - what an amazing human with such a strong desire to help those inflicted with addiction.

Thank you doctor for such a gentle explanation of Matt’s Death and the careful use and affects of ketamine .. that are used … 🙏🏼

Factual and respectful explanation. So good to have facts. Thank you.

Thank you for your very informative and much needed report on the medical uses of ketamine, its benefits, as well as its risks.

I watch you all the time and love your knowledge ❤ I was given katamine in the ER once and didn't like the detachment feeling of kinda not being in control. Reminded me of when I tried pot once and made me paranoid. Glad it's useful i

Great information thank you just going to say my neighbor had a heart attack and nearly drowned in his hot tub had his wife not been there he might not be here, he doesn’t do any drugs but his doctor had already warned him that there are dangers in hot tubs with people who have heart disease

My baby, Bailey (sleek black, medium coat cat) passed away 2 months ago. She was an orphan when she was 2 days old. I literally became her mom. I bottle fed her every 2 hours. I set an alarm to feed her through the night. I took her to work with me for 3 months. Thank God I worked in an office. I put "open, slowly: Kitten at play" on the door. she slept on my lap most of the time at work. when I weaned her off of the bottle she started sucking on my pinky finger. she never stopped it right to the day she passed. she never left my bedroom except to go potty for 15 years. she always slept under my arm and down my torso or on my chest. I begged God too give her back for weeks. I still cry evey day, multiple times. I put her coller, name tag and rabies tag on my key chain. She didn't want to be loved on by anyone except me. God I miss her so much. when my husband buried her, I laid on her grave until it got dark and my husband made me come in. I have some extreme depression, anxiety and PTSD. I don't think I will ever be normal again. 😢❤😢

Thank you for explaining Matthew Perry’s death and ketamine. I’ve learned a lot from your video!

Poor guy. He was really trying to heal himself.

My daughter had surgery this past Wednesday, and because of you, i have learned so much and was able to ask the anatheologist if he planned on using katamine, and i was surprised at his response. He stated he doesn't like to use katamine , saying it's a good drug, and he does use it in certain circumstances , but generally speaking, it isn't his go-to. Can you maybe explain what he means by that?

Thank you for this information!

I love the respect with which you delt with this sensitive topic. xxx RIP Matthew Perry 🙏 you really are a wonderful person, Dr. xxx

Hi Doc. Thanks so much for taking and sharing such a balanced view of drugs like Ketamine and opioids. I've needed both and they both worked well for me. No addiction. I'm glad you also mentioned opioids. I have an old back injury which won't heal permanently. My doc prescribes Oxycontin which gets a very bad rap now. He knows I only use it responsibly. One or two when my back hurts so much I literally can't stand. So that I can get up and to him and my physio.

I use both IV and oral ketamine for CRPS. With severe pain comes depression and anxiety. From this pain back in 2013 , I was bedridden. Nerve pain like CRPS is very intense. I have been down the K whole twice. We now prevent with preloading with Ativan before increasing the IV dose. I started CRPS in 2009 after a fall at work as a nurse. A cable was handing a foot off the floor and I tripped over it. My left wrist was tore. Three months later my hand turned purple ,ice cold, swollen , severe stabbing and burning pain. Also I was unable to bend my wrist. Ketamine has helped to keep me walking. My CRPS spread to all 4 limbs. It’s been 14 rough yrs. Thank you Dr for trying to educate.

An important message, thanks, Doc!

Thank you, I always learn so much from you ❤️🙋‍♀️

the heat in the hotub probably sped up the metabolism of the medications as well...

I wish more doctors were like you. You have great compassion and empathy combined with thoroughness that help patients end up with successful outcomes. I’ve had kidney issues and been in kidney failure more times than I can count due to interstitial cystitis and uncontrolled Celiac’s disease. I’m to blame for the Celiac’s because cutting out gluten just didn’t seem to help. At all. Anyway, after being in kidney failure, having the ER see my potassium go from 2.2 prior to IV fluids to 2.0 after fluids, they admitted me but there was a LOT of gaslighting going on there as well as with the Hospitalist. Long story short, I stopped trusting doctors and hospitals. Fast forward 3 years and I’m in super bad shape and resisted going to the hospital (I live in a small college town & we don’t have a lot of options. I knew I was dying. I know my body and that’s something docs hold against me. They think I’m med seeking because I know that dilaudid is the only thing that helps when I’m that sick. And that’s it’s own story. Anyway, I gave in and went to the ER. My potassium was 2.0, magnesium was 1.0, I had cardiac enzymes, and about 5 abnormal EKGs. I was in kidney failure and heart failure. I put myself in that position because I refused to be treated like a junkie. They could see my body declining and they still treated me as if I’m malingering and I felt so helpless. Thank God the new ER doc was compassionate and gave me hope for the first time in years. I hate to think of how many people out there with chronic illness and chronic pain (I take 1 Norco 10/325 twice a day and refuse to up the dose or go to pain management because I don’t want to trade one problem for another) will end up like me and nearly die because they’re sick of being treated like someone who makes up illnesses to get drugs. If more docs out there were like you, I would’ve never chosen to deal with all this on my own. Thank you for all you do.

Haven’t seen you in a bit. Hope all is well. We appreciate you.

Thank-you for explaining to us while still be kind to Mathew Perry. Thank-you again.

It sounds like he also had one of the problems that many celebrities and rich people have. Numerous doctors. Getting medication's from many different sources.

Thank you for the explanation regarding Matt. When I read that he had IV over a week before, it didn’t make sense to me how it could have been from that Ketamine.

I went from not knowing a thing about Ketamine until hearing it from Maya Kowalski's case and now Matthew. Thank you for your videos, i'm learning something new all the time.

This is awesome, you are awesome, thank you!

Very interesting. I have some ketamine treatments, I found a very strong reaction and needed them to add a muscle relaxant added to make the trip more enjoyable and with less anxiety. I wish I would have seen these videos first and had more preparation....for a powerful medicine. I think a guided meditation along with the treatment might be an added benefit?! Thanks for your knowledge, explanation and your holistic advice.

I learned so much about ketamine, I love Matt Perry on friends, that’s so sad! I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be an anesthesiologist physician! I’m still waiting on a date for my eye surgery, they are looking for an anesthesiologist at the surgery center, the surgery center is busy! You rock man

I saw the news reporting this but didn’t/don’t know much about this drug. Thank you for sharing. I have a much better understanding of how everything could have interacted.

Thanks for the Sunday morning sermon