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In this section of VNSTherapy.com, you will find the latest information regarding the adjunctive use of VNS Therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). You will also find information on patient identification, educational materials, and resources to help you with reimbursement. Please use the navigation bar on the left side of the screen to learn more about VNS Therapy and available resources.
UNITED STATES INDICATION FOR USE:
VNS Therapy is indicated for the adjunctive long-term treatment of chronic or recurrent depression for patients 18 years of age or older who are experiencing a major depressive episode and have not had an adequate response to four or more adequate antidepressant treatments.

Now, VNS Therapy gives you a new strategy for your patients with TRD
VNS Therapy is different from other treatments for depression. With a unique mechanism of action, it provides efficacy that improves over time and is sustained long term.6,7 Patients also experience quality-of-life benefits that improve over time.8 Unlike many other treatments for depression, VNS Therapy provides assured adherence and high continuation rates, as well as an impressive safety and tolerability profile , with side effects that typically decrease over time.7
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