SSRI Patient Resource Library
Educational handouts for each SSRI medication from Renee Reece, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
What is an SSRI? Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants. They work by increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain, which helps regulate mood, anxiety, and emotional responses. While all SSRIs share the same basic mechanism, each one has a unique profile of uses, dosing, side effects, and drug interactions. Click any medication below to learn more.
Available Medication Handouts
Medication Education
Sertraline (Zoloft)
One of the most commonly prescribed SSRIs. Covers depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and more.
Depression Anxiety OCD PTSD
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Medication Education
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
One of the most selective and well-tolerated SSRIs. FDA-approved for depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
Depression GAD
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Medication Education
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
The longest-studied SSRI with the longest half-life. Used for depression, OCD, panic disorder, and bulimia.
Depression OCD Bulimia
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Medication Education
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Highly effective for anxiety disorders including social anxiety, PTSD, GAD, and panic disorder.
Anxiety PTSD Social Anxiety
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Medication Education
Citalopram (Celexa)
A highly selective SSRI with a simple drug interaction profile. Closely related to Lexapro.
Depression Anxiety
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Medication Education
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Most commonly used for OCD and social anxiety. Has unique sigma-1 receptor activity.
OCD Social Anxiety
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