Selegiline Transdermal Patch (Cont.)

When and How to Take the Selegiline Transdermal Patch

Some considerations for when and how to take the selegiline transdermal patch include:
 
  • The selegiline transdermal patch comes as a skin patch. It is applied once a day.
     
  • It is important to place the selegiline transdermal patch on clean, dry skin on the upper torso (below the neck and above the waist), upper thigh, or outer arm. Make sure to rotate where you place the patch (do not use the same place each day).
     
  • You should apply your selegiline transdermal patch at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood. Do not forget to take the old patch off when you put on the new one.
     
  • For the selegiline transdermal patch to work properly, you have to use it as prescribed. The selegiline transdermal patch will not work if you stop using it.
     

Dosing for the Selegiline Transdermal Patch

The dose of the selegiline transdermal patch your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Selegiline Transdermal Patch Dosing for more information about dosing for the selegiline transdermal patch.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;