Citalopram vs Gabapentin

## Citalopram vs Gabapentin: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Citalopram** and **Gabapentin**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Citalopram**: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); racemic mixture with escitalopram as active S-enantiomer.

**Gabapentin**: Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Gabapentin — 5-7 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Gabapentin — C9H17NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Gabapentin — 171.2370 g/mol.

**Type**: Citalopram — Small molecule; Gabapentin — Small molecule.