In today's video, we compare fluoxetine and sertraline, or Prozac vs Zoloft. When comparing 2 medications it is best to look at the similarities and differences and based off of that decide which one would best treat your symptoms. The best antidepressant is going to be the one you can tolerate and that treats your symptoms.

Intro 0:00
Fluoxetine and Sertraline FDAapproved diagnosis 00:40
Mechanism of action of Fluoxetine 01:55
Sertraline mechanism of action 03:35
Side effects of fluoxetine and sertraline 05:05
Drug interactions of fluoxetine and sertraline 05:50
How fluoxetine and sertraline are taken 07:24

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References
Medical News Today (2019). What are the differences between Prozac and Zoloft? Retrieved from
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/arti...

Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.

Stahl, S. (2017). Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide, 6th Ed. Cambridge University Press.

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