14 patient evaluations for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) taken for the purpose of 'epilepsy'

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Jan 3, 2009 (Started Jan 03, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    Mild (voice changes, chest pain)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: One time
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  • 1 helpful mark

Nov 21, 2007 (Started Aug 20, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take

Aug 10, 2006 (Started Aug 20, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take

  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 18, 2006 (Started Sep 18, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: One time
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 22, 1996 (Started Nov 22, 1996)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    Mild (speech problems)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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Side effects: speech problems, trouble turning neck due to pain

  • 1 helpful mark
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