What is the only antidepressant available transdermally?
a. selegiline
b. lithium
c. paroxetine
d. fluoxetine
A
Selegiline is the only antidepressant available that can be administered transdermally. It is administered via a skin patch that is changed every 24 hours. It also likely has fewer complications from food and drug interactions.
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