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My Zoloft isn’t working, now what?

This is a common concern. The number needed to treat for Zoloft (sertraline) ranges from 4-14 (4 for severe depression and 14 for mild depression). Assuming the best of medications, that means out of 4 people only 1 of those 4 people would have a positive effect above placebo. That’s not great odds. So, if you are depressed, assuming the best of the medication, more likely than not the medication is not going to work for you. You can switch to a new medication, you can augment with another medication, or you can try other things.

Okay, so what happens after that if nothing has worked? Well, if your still not getting benefit from medications, then TMS (Transcranial magnetic stimulation) also known as rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a good alternative. It is FDA cleared for the treatment of major depressive disorder and can help those who are either drug-resistant (drugs are not effective) or drug intolerant (drugs have too many side effects to be taken) to standard anti-depressant treatments.

rTMS/TMS is a good tool to help answer the questions about what to do when your current anti-depressant stops working. The treatment for depression with TMS is 30-36 sessions of repetitive magnetic stimulation. The repetitive magnetic pulses stimulate the hypofunctioning (low functioning) area of the brain known as the “depression center” or medically known as the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. fMRIs will show that after TMS, the activity in the depression center has gone up significantly which is associated with relief from depression.

If you are interested in TMS, we invite you to set up an Appointment with Dr. Tanner by going to our contact page located here. You can discuss with Dr. Tanner all of your questions about TMS and see if TMS is a good fit for you.

TMS: A Growing Treatment for Depression:

Magnetic stimulation a growing treatment for depression A state of powerlessness and despair is how Molly Maguire described her life for the past decade as she struggled with crippling major depression that detached her from every aspect of daily life.

TMS: An underused option for severe depression

A new study supports the use of noninvasive brain stimulation in people with severe depression who haven't responded to medication.

An underused option for severe depression - Harvard Health Nonsurgical brain stimulation techniques use electrical current or magnets to stimulate the brain areas affected by depression. It’s thought that the changes in brain activity the treatments prompt help relieve symptoms of depression. A new stu...

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Depression has many side effects that are not good for you or your body. If medication does not seem to be working or you want to get off medication, consider TMS, which is an FDA approved, non-invasive treatment for depression.

The Effects of Depression in Your Body What happens when you leave depression untreated? The symptoms may start small, then escalate, and affect your life and health.

Feel angry, irritable, or not like your usual self? It could be a sign of depression.

If You're Angry Or Irritable A Lot, You Might Actually Have Depression Psychiatrist are realizing that anger and irritability are two big signs of depression – and that doctors should know this during diagnosis and treatment.

Are negative, depressed thoughts taking over your life? Come in for a free consultation and see if TMS therapy is the solution for you.

Here is a real life success story of TMS and a great description of the TMS process. Set up your free consultation with Dr. Tanner today.


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The Drugs Didn't Work. So I Tried to Cure My Depression With Brain Magnets. One man tells MensHealth.com about a new (and controversial) form of therapy.

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The side effects of depression can be detrimental on the body. Call us at 720-575-5400 or e-mail us at [email protected] for a free consultation and see how TMS therapy can help eliminate depression and its side effects.

New Study Says Cutting Your Time on Social Media To 30 Minutes Eases Loneliness and Depression Looking to improve your wellbeing? A compelling new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has found that limiting your social media usage to 30 minutes a day can help lift depression and loneliness. The study, published in December’s Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, is o...

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GOOD NEWS!!!!! TMS Therapy has now been approved by the FDA as a treatment for OCD.

FDA Clears Brainsway TMS as a Treatment for OCD The Brainsway Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System can be marketed as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.