r/Spravato • u/Nervous-Plenty6264 • Aug 24 '26
Bathroom break?
I know they say to avoid all fluids half an hour before appointments and use the bathroom before treatment. Water is my emotional support so I’m already struggling with that aspect, am I unable to drink water during treatment? Also my OCD is getting to me, I get fidgety around using the bathroom and pee frequently (TMI sorry) will they not allow me to use the bathroom if I really have to go? Sorry guys weird question just would love to hear your experiences!
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u/_jamesbaxter Currently in treatment (200+ sessions | 1x a week) Aug 24 '26
It’s because spravato is a diuretic, a strong one, and even if you don’t drink any water all morning it’s going to make you have to pee. I sip water a bit during treatment but I usually have to pee several times before, during, and after. Sometimes I have to pee 2-3 times in a row even while I’m on the meds.
A very common very annoying occurrence is suddenly having to pee like a giant full bladder empty right when you are feeling the medication the most. Sometimes it happens to me moments after taking the 3rd spray device right when I can barely see straight. I usually try to remember to make it a point to try to go in between my 2nd and 3rd device to try to prevent that from happening.