Can transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) cause a seizure?

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  1. International Bipolar Foundation
     
    International Bipolar Foundation answered:
    Any medical procedure involves risks, but seizure—the main risk associated with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—is rare. It's up to you to determine whether this risk justifies the benefits you'll receive. That said, in a recent trial involving 325 patients, no seizures occurred.
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    Any medical procedure involves risks, but seizure—the main risk associated with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—is rare. It's up to you to determine whether this risk justifies the benefits you'll receive. That said, in a recent... More