The selegiline transdermal patch is a prescription drug used to treat depression in adults. This eMedTV resource describes the medication in more detail and offers information on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing guidelines.
As this eMedTV article explains, the selegiline transdermal patch is used for treating depression in adults. This page also describes how the medication works and discusses a potential off-label use of the drug.
Headaches and insomnia are among the common side effects of the selegiline transdermal patch. This eMedTV page lists other common side effects reported with the drug, as well as some side effects to report to your doctor (such as low blood pressure).
This eMedTV page explains that one 6 mg patch per day is the usual starting dose of the selegiline transdermal patch. Dosing amounts can vary based on several factors, such as other conditions you may have. This page also gives tips on taking the drug.
SSRIs and SNRIs are among the drugs that can potentially interact with the selegiline transdermal patch. This eMedTV Web page explains how drug interactions with the selegiline transdermal patch can increase your risk of dangerous side effects.
The selegiline transdermal patch can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in some people. This eMedTV article covers other precautions and warnings with the selegiline transdermal patch (for example, potential drug interactions).
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