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NeuroStar TMS Therapy® is indicated for the treatment of Major Depressive
Disorder in adult patients who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from
one prior antidepressant medication at or above the minimal effective dose and duration
in the current episode.
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Depression is a serious medical illness affecting more than 14 million American adults
every year.
It results in a persistent state of sadness that may interfere with an individual’s
thoughts, behavior, mood, and physical health. Symptoms may include:
- Lack of interest in or pleasure from activities typically enjoyed
- Difficulty thinking or concentrating
- Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, or guilt
- Changes in sleep habits and energy levels
- Significant weight gain or weight loss
While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory
is that depression is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters
are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells. Depression is most
often treated with antidepressant medications. It is believed that antidepressant
medications work by increasing the levels of these neurotransmitters.
Although antidepressants can be effective for many patients, they do not work for
everybody. Additionally, since antidepressant medications are typically taken by
mouth, they circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body, often resulting in
unwanted side effects such as weight gain, sexual problems, upset stomach, sleepiness,
and dry mouth. More than 4 million patients do not receive adequate benefit from
antidepressants and/or cannot tolerate the side effects caused by them.
For these patients, NeuroStar TMS Therapy offers the new way back from depression
and its treatment side effects.
Learn more about TMS Therapy.
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