Fluoxetine vs Topiramate

## Fluoxetine vs Topiramate: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fluoxetine** and **Topiramate**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Fluoxetine**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

**Topiramate**: Multiple mechanisms: Na+ channel block, GABA enhancement, glutamate inhibition.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Topiramate — 21 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Topiramate — C12H21NO8S.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Topiramate — 339.3630 g/mol.

**Type**: Fluoxetine — Small molecule; Topiramate — Small molecule.