Safety and Side Effects of TMS Therapy
You are not alone if your depression or OCD medication is not working for you. Many people do not experience relief from their medications, and we offer alternative treatments for them at Infinity Life Wellness Center.
When you struggle to find relief with conventional medications, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy may be a more effective treatment. NeuroStar is the most highly recommended TMS treatment due to its safety. NeuroStar is very safe. This non-surgical treatment is non-invasive and does not come with the systemic side effects often associated with traditional medications. Learn more about the safety and side effects of NeuroStar TMS therapies during your consultation with Infinity Life Wellness Center.
What is TMS Therapy?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-surgical, non-invasive, and non-medication therapy that uses magnetic stimulation to treat parts of your brain responsible for mood. This FDA-cleared treatment is safe and very effective in treating the underlying symptoms that cause major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and major depressive disorder with comorbid anxiety. It is safe when performed by a trained clinical specialist at Infinity Life Wellness Center.
How Safe Is NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy?
To test NeuroStar’s safety and efficacy, 65 clinical trials have been conducted. Proving the safety of TMS therapy.
Most patients completed their six-week NeuroStar treatment regimen with minimal side effects. The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. Typically, these side effects manifest only after the initial sessions and are usually resolve after subsequent treatments. Over-the-counter pain relief effectively manages these symptoms.
NeuroStar treatment is a highly customizable treatment that can be personalized according to your needs. Our TMS technicians can adjust this treatment’s level and frequency to ensure you are comfortable throughout.
Discuss the Safety and Side Effects of TMS Therapy at Infinity Life Wellness Center
When you are struggling with major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or major depressive disorder with anxiety and cannot find relief from medications, psychotherapy, or other treatments, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy can help you reclaim your quality of life. NeuroStar is one of the top TMS treatments of its kind and the number one recommended treatment by physicians.
For inquiries regarding NeuroStar TMS, including concerns about TMS therapy’s safety and side effects, schedule your consultation with Infinity Life Wellness Center. Our team is dedicated to assisting you in finding the best and safest treatments for your mental health needs.
Adult Indications for Use:
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use:
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.