Shock treatment for depression side effects

As per the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) the most common side effect of shock therapy for depression is the short term memory loss. This side effect will enable you to forget about the painful treatment that you have undergone for depression. The memory that one has lost because of the shock therapy, can be regained back within a couple of months.

The permanent loss of memory is found in quite rare cases of shock therapy. Soon after undergoing the shock therapy, you will always feel a kind of confusion in your mind. You may also experience headaches, stomach aches, and sore muscles. These side effects are caused due to the anesthesia as well as the muscle relaxants that are given to the patient before starting the shock therapy.

During the passage of electric current, there are chances that the blood pressure as well as the rate of heart beat may increase. However, these problems often do not lead to any serious heart problems. There may be signs of pain in the jaw as well as vomiting. However, these symptoms can be easily cured by treating with mere medications. All the side effects that the shock therapies produce are now easily curable.