TMS Therapy Safety
Clinical trials have demonstrated the safety of NeuroStar TMS Therapy® in treating patients with depression. Treatment with NeuroStar TMS Therapy® caused very few side effects and was generally well tolerated by patients. The most common side effect reported during clinical trials was scalp discomfort—generally mild to moderate and occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.
Over 10,000 active treatments were performed across all NeuroStar® clinical trials demonstrating its safety.1
- No systemic side effects
- No weight gain
- No sexual dysfunction
- No sedation
- No nausea
- No dry mouth
- No adverse effects on concentration or memory
- No drug interactions
References:
- Janicak, P, et al. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in the Treatment of Major Depression: A Comprehensive Summary of Safety Experience from Acute Exposure, Extended Exposure and During Reintroduction Treatment. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, February 2008.
