Vercise™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems Information for Prescribers
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Psychiatric disturbances such as anxiety, depression, apathy, mania, insomnia, suicide,
or suicidal ideation or attempts
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Radiation exposure due to imaging (CT, fluoroscopy x‑ray)
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Seizures
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Sensory changes
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Seroma, edema or hematoma
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Skin irritation or burns at neurostimulator site
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Speech or swallowing problems such as dysphasia, dysarthria or dysphagia, as well as
complications of dysphagia such as aspiration pneumonia
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Status dystonicus
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Systemic symptoms‑autonomic (tachycardia, sweating, fever, dizziness), changes in
renal function, urinary retention, sexual effects, gastrointestinal (nausea, bowel retention,
bloating)
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Thrombosis
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Undesirable sensations such as tingling
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Visual disturbances or periorbital symptoms, such as diplopia, eyelid movement difficulty,
oculomotor difficulties, or other visual field effects
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Weight changes
Vercise™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems Information for Prescribers
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