During treatment, the patient hears a clicking sound and feels a tapping sensation on the head. The most common side effect is generally mild-to-moderate pain or discomfort at or near the treatment area during the session. When this occurs, it is temporary, and typically occurs only during the first week of treatment.
There are no effects on alertness or understanding; patients being treated with NeuroStar TMS Therapy can drive themselves to and from their treatment sessions.
Step #1: The patient reclines comfortably in the treatment chair, awake and alert, and can speak with the clinical operator whenever necessary
Step #2: A small curved device containing the magnetic coil rests lightly on the patient’s head
Step #3: The device delivers focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain
Step #4: The patient can immediately resume normal activities because there is no effect on alertness or understanding