At Learning to Achieve Wellness, we are committed to helping you access the best treatments for your mental health. We can help you navigate the challenges of choosing the right mental health treatment, and we are dedicated to empowering and educating you about the range of treatment options available, focusing on safe, effective, and budget-friendly options.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is one of the top mental health treatments for depression, anxious depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here, we compare NeuroStar TMS therapy vs medication. For personalized medical guidance, schedule your consultation with the specialists at Learning to Achieve Wellness today.
Medication is typically the first recommended treatment for most patients who are medically diagnosed with mental health issues. They work by regulating your brain function and activity. Medications work inside your body to regulate the chemical levels in your brain that affect mood, emotion, and behavior.
Medication is often the first treatment for mood disorders because it can work very quickly. Some patients can experience benefits in a few days or weeks, but this can vary between individuals. For some patients, it may take months to experience positive effects.
For most patients, medications are very safe when used as intended. However, medications can come with unpleasant side effects, like weight fluctuations, GI concerns, difficulty urinating, sexual dysfunction, and suicidal ideation. Living with these side effects can be very challenging and greatly reduce your quality of life.
Many patients have trouble with treatment adherence or struggle with their medication not working as intended. They may switch between medications without results or find their mental health medications do not alleviate their symptoms. While medication is a good treatment option for most people, it is not the best choice for everyone.
NeuroStar TMS Therapy
TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a physical treatment that alleviates symptoms associated with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and major depressive disorder with anxious depression. It gently stimulates your brain using electromagnetic waves through a very safe and well-researched technology also used in MRI treatment. TMS therapy is FDA-approved, noninvasive, and low-risk.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is quick and convenient. It involves 19-minute sessions over 36 daily sessions at our clinic with no downtime afterward. For many patients, this is one of the most convenient and safe treatments available.
NeuroStar is backed by 65 clinical research studies. No adverse effects were reported in almost 6 million NeuroStar tests on over 100,000 patients. Any side effects were mild and minor, subsided after the first few treatments, and were easily managed using over-the-counter medication.
NeuroStar can also be very affordable. Major American insurance companies offer coverage for NeuroStar, and additional financial assistance options are available for eligible patients. Our clinicians at Learning to Achieve Wellness can help you navigate your financial support options.
Some patients may benefit from a customized treatment plan that involves both medication and TMS therapy. Combining medication with NeuroStar TMS therapy can offer a powerful dual approach to treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxious depression.
While medications can provide initial relief, they often come with side effects or may not fully alleviate symptoms. NeuroStar is noninvasive and targets specific regions of the brain known to regulate mood. By combining these therapies, you can benefit from a comprehensive treatment plan that can help you manage your symptoms.
At Learning to Achieve Wellness, you never have to make your treatment decisions on your own. Our clinicians will help you empower your mental health with a treatment plan optimized for your whole being. We offer a range of treatment options, including medication and TMS therapy, and we can help you discover which of our treatments is best for you.
If you are considering a new treatment and want to know more about TMS therapy vs. medication or other treatment options, we can help you make an informed decision. Schedule your consultation for NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy with Learning to Achieve Wellness today. We offer services for patients in Brandon, Brooksville, and New Port Richey.
