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When you have major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or major depressive disorder with anxiety, and you are considering alternative treatment for symptomatic relief, you may want to explore NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive, and non-medication treatment for qualifying patients with MDD, OCD, and MDD with anxiety. To discover whether you are a good candidate for NeuroStar TMS therapy in Charlotte, make an appointment with one of our clinicians today.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical, and non-medication transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment. NeuroStar is indicated for treatment for the following mental health conditions in qualifying adult patients:
It is ideal for patients who have been unsuccessful with standard medication for these conditions and are looking for alternative treatments. However, some patients are not eligible for this treatment. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to speak with one of our clinicians to discover if NeuroStar TMS therapy in Charlotte is suitable for them.
Many patients who suffer from common mental health conditions, such as MDD, OCD, or MDD with anxiety, do not achieve symptomatic relief with their medications. Often, patients must switch back and forth between medications, which can disrupt their daily living. In other cases, some patients may only achieve temporary relief from these medications and struggle with attaining long-lasting comfort.
As a non-medication treatment, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy may be an ideal solution for patients who are not having success with standard medication or who no longer wish to pursue medication treatment. NeuroStar is considered a safe and well-tolerated treatment for qualifying patients.
While many patients are eligible for NeuroStar, only some are good candidates for this procedure. NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Charlotte is not recommended for people with permanent conductive metal or stimulator implants in or near the head or with active or inactive implants such as deep brain stimulators, cochlear implants, or vagus nerve stimulators.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is also not recommended for patients who are pregnant.
You should always seek an expert clinical opinion before trying any new therapy for MDD, OCD, or MDD with anxiety.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy may be the right treatment option for you when you experience MDD, OCD, or MDD with anxiety and you have not achieved success with traditional medications for these conditions.
Many of our patients approach us for NeuroStar because:
Often, our patients approach us seeking alternative treatments for their MDD, OCD, or anxious depression that are non-medicinal. One of the major benefits of NeuroStar is that it is non-medicinal. It is also non-invasive and non-surgical.
NeuroStar is performed at our clinic through a short treatment course of 20-minute treatment sessions. While effects can be seen after one treatment, patients are strongly encouraged to complete the entire course as directed by their clinician for optimal results.
NeuroStar is backed by research and development. Numerous clinical trials have determined that after NeuroStar treatment, many patients who were previously unsuccessful with traditional medication were able to achieve long-lasting relief from their symptoms.
We offer NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Charlotte for qualifying adult patients with major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxious depression. NeuroStar can be a good treatment option for patients who have not achieved relief with standard medication for their conditions and are looking for alternative treatment options to achieve long-lasting symptomatic relief.
If you would like to discover if you are eligible as a candidate for NeuroStar TMS Therapy in Charlotte and whether your insurance will cover the treatment, contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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).
Important Safety Information
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.
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).
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