Fluoxetine vs Gabapentin

## Fluoxetine vs Gabapentin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Gabapentin — 5-7 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Gabapentin — C9H17NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Gabapentin — 171.2370 g/mol.

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