In this video, we will review and compare two SSRI antidepressants, escitalopram (Lexapro) and sertraline (Zoloft). Intro 00:00 How do escitalopram (Lexapro) and sertraline (Zoloft) work? 00:45 What are escitalopram (Lexapro) and sertraline (Zoloft) used for? 01:48 Common side effects of escitalopram (Lexapro) & sertraline (Zoloft) 02:46 Considerations for sertraline (Zoloft) & escitalopram (Lexapro) 05:05 Final Thoughts 07:11 📣 you can work with Jezel in our signature program Levelheaded Mindset Coaching Program, found here: 🔗 https://www.levelheadedmind.com/coaching-program 👉🏽 Get Mental health matters gear https://www.psychlifeteeco.com/ 🎥 This video was edited by: Rahul Kanchi https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulkanchi24/ 🚑 If you are in a mental health crisis, please dial 9-8-8 from the U.S. Or text HOME to 741741 and connect to a crisis counselor. You can find a list of international crisis lines here: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ Resources: Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk Stahl's Prescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/3UXj8QL References: Escitalopram FDA label (2017). Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021323s047lbl.pdf Sertraline (Zoloft) FDA Label (2016). Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/019839S74S86S87_20990S35S44S45lbl.pdf Sanchez, C., Reines, E. H., & Montgomery, S. A. (2014). A comparative review of escitalopram, paroxetine, and sertraline: Are they all alike?. International clinical psychopharmacology, 29(4), 185–196. https://doi.org/10.1097/YIC.0000000000000023 Stahl, S. (2017). Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide, 6th Ed. Cambridge University Press. Patient Resource: WebMD drug interaction checker https://www.webmd.com/interaction-checker/default.htm Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes only and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice or substitute for diagnosis and treatment of any conditions discussed herein. Furthermore, watching these videos or getting answers to comments/questions, does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Please consult with your own health care provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.