Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physician regarding their conditions and treatments. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to vagus nerve stimulation:

1. Will my seizures stop with vagus nerve stimulation?
   
   
2. Will you recommend cutting back my medication if the therapy appears to work?
   
   
3. How long is it going to take before I see improvements in my symptoms?
   
   
4. How much should I use the magnet to control the vagus nerve stimulator?
   
   
5. What should I do if my vagus nerve stimulator seems to stop working?
   
   
6. How will I know when the batteries need replacing?
   
   
7. What should I do if my condition worsens after the vagus nerve stimulator is implanted?
   
   
8. Are there any maintenance issues with the vagus nerve stimulator?
   
   
9. Will my stimulator interfere with any medications I am taking?
   
   
10. Will I need the vagus nerve stimulator for the rest of my life?