Yes. This treatment will not interfere adversely with medication. Rather, both will have a complimentary effect in treating the disorder.

No, it is not. It is a treatment option and like all other treatments for any other illness, it too has its limitations. It will not help everyone who receives it. There will be some who benefit less than the others. But it is a very effective and extremely safe treatment alternative, both in treatment-resistant cases and also as a first line treatment.

The efficacy of this treatment in treating Depression has been clearly established. It is useful both in treatment resistant Depression and also as a first line treatment modality. There are studies which have shown that its benefits equal those seen with the use of anti-depressants. When given in combination with medication, relief from symptoms and recovery can be anticipated quicker, the dose requirement of medication goes down and the adverse effects associated with continued intake of higher doses of medicine would also decrease. Overall, rTMS has been considered a ‘life saver’ in Depression.

Yes. When used in the inhibitory mode, this treatment can bring down the Hyperactivity in a person who has ADHD. This could result a significantly low dose of medication being required to manage the problem in addition to improving the results with other interventions.

Yes. There is a reduction in tics following a course of this treatment.

Studies have shown that rTMS can help some people with Eating Disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia Nervosa. We are recommending that a trial of rTMS should be given in these conditions.

Craving is seen to go down following application of rTMS. So, it would be a worthwhile modality to try as a part of overall treatment for Chemical Dependence.