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Depression symptoms are traditionally treated with psychotherapy and antidepressant medications, and these treatments are considered the first-line treatments. Specifically in the case of antidepressants, these medications are thought to increase the levels of under-performing neurotransmitters in the brain. While these changes have a positive effect for many, medications do not work for all and even when medication does work, there can still be some serious side effects to consider.
Antidepressant medications are chemicals that are typically taken by mouth. These chemicals 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. Even after all this, it can take days or weeks for a medication to circulate through the body and reveal whether it is effective for a patient.
Alternative treatments for depression are available. These therapies have proven to work in some people that do not receive benefit from antidepressants and/or cannot tolerate the side effects caused by them. These treatments include: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).
Recent research into transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has created a new alternative treatment for depression. It is believed that by focusing electromagnetic pulses at specific regions of the brain, TMS activates and raises the levels of neurotransmitters in areas shown to be under-performing in people suffering from depression. TMS is a very promising treatment for depression and seeks to be a viable therapy for those who have not benefited from prior antidepressant medications.
More than 4 million patients do not receive adequate benefit from antidepressants and/or cannot tolerate the side effects caused by them.
At Neuro Wellness TMS Centers of America, our experienced team of physicians specializes in treating a range of psychiatric conditions with cutting-edge treatments such as TMS, IV ketamine infusion, SPRAVATO®, psychotherapy, and medication management. We welcome patients of all ages in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. As an in-network provider with the Veterans Administration and Medicare, we provide quality care to our veterans and senior community. Contact us to start your journey toward a happier life.
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