Posted by Hugh on May 17, 2019, at 0:06:12
In reply to Can you stay on benzodiazepines during TMS??, posted by Roslynn on May 16, 2019, at 14:47:24
Medications for anxiety are often prescribed to patients considering TMS. Research and clinical experience suggest that benzodiazepines, including Klonopin, Ativan, Valium, and Xanax, may interfere with TMS. Use of these medications should not be stopped abruptly. Dr. Cohen will discuss with you the proper dosing of benzodiazepines to allow for the greatest treatment efficacy. It is usually best to take no more than a low to moderate dose of benzodiazepine while undergoing TMS.
On a case by case basis, patients prescribed higher doses of benzodiazepines may be able to proceed with TMS. This is because the Neurostar is often able to compensate for the effects of the benzodiazepine. Whether the Neurostar can effectively treat a given patient on high doses of benzodiazepines becomes apparent during the initial treatment session. If the benzodiazepine is found to interfere in the treatment, the patient will be instructed to reduce the benzodiazepine dose prior to resuming treatment.
Complete article:
https://www.principiumpsychiatry.com/tms-and-concurrent-use-of-medication/
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