What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)?
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Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive treatment for certain types of intractable epilepsy and major depression. VNS uses an implanted stimulator that sends electric impulses to the left vagus nerve in the neck via a lead wire implanted under the skin.
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How do members experience Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 105 | 97 | |
| Seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic) | 42 | 21 | |
| Seizures (complex partial) | 35 | 65 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 9 | 4 | |
| Depressed mood | 8 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Voice changes | 7 | |
| Hoarseness | 4 | |
| Difficulty projecting voice | 3 | |
| Neck pain | 3 | |
| Raspy voice | 3 | |
| Chest pain | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 9 | |
| Moderate | 25 | |
| Mild | 57 | |
| None | 48 |
Member evaluations
shell052169
evaluated on Jan 12, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic): Major
- Side effects: None
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chery59
evaluated on Nov 10, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic): Major
- Side effects: Mild
tootse
evaluated on Jan 14, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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