About NeuroStar TMS Therapy®
NeuroStar TMS Therapy is an FDA-cleared safe and effective non-drug depression treatment for patients who are not satisfied with the results of standard drug therapy. This novel treatment option provides benefits without the side effects often associated with antidepressant medication.
NeuroStar TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) Therapy:
Is similar to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Uses precisely targeted magnetic pulses
Stimulates key areas of the brain that are underactive in patients with depression
Is conducted right in the doctor's office
Facts about NeuroStar TMS Depression Treatment
Patients are awake and alert during treatment
Patients can go back to their normal activities immediately after treatment
In-office treatment takes 37 minutes
Treatment is administered 5 days a week, for approximately 4 to 6 weeks
With nearly 500 NeuroStar physicians providing therapy, and more than 12,000 patients treated, this novel treatment approach to achieving remission is bringing new hope to patients every day.
NeuroStar TMS Therapy may not be right for everyone. Talk to a NeuroStar physician about how this proven depression treatment can help and whether it is right for you.