FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WILL TMS BE HELPFUL FOR ME?

• Although we cannot guarantee symptom improvement, TMS is cleared by the FDA for treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. Numerous studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of TMS for depression - even for patients with Treatment Resistant Depression.

HOW DOES TMS WORK?

• "For more information on how TMS works, please visit our Education page.

CAN I STAY ON MY MEDICATIONS DURING TREATMENT?

• Most medications are safe to take while undergoing TMS treatment, however, there are some medications that need to be stopped prior to starting TMS. Be sure to have a list of your current medications for your consult. We ask that you avoid any medication changes during the TMS treatment course.

AM I REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY LIFESTYLE CHANGES DURING TREATMENT?

• TMS has no cognitive side effects and does not require anesthesia or any restriction of activities, so you are encouraged to continue your regular schedule.
• We do ask that you refrain form heavy alcohol use (>2 drinks per day) and not use any recreational drugs during the treatment period.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OR RISKS TO TREATMENT?

• There are no cognitive side effects from TMS treatment or any restrictions on activities. The most common physical side effects are headache, scalp discomfort during treatment, and fatigue. There is an extremely rare risk of seizure (less than 1 in 1,000 patients) that we mitigate through screening and evaluations prior to beginning treatment.

HOW DOES TMS FEEL?

• Our participants and patients most commonly say that the pulses feel like a tapping or mild electrical sensation depending on the treatment type.