Citalopram vs Lamotrigine

## Citalopram vs Lamotrigine: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

**Lamotrigine**: Sodium channel blocker inhibiting glutamate release.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Citalopram — 35 hours; Lamotrigine — 25 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Citalopram — C20H21FN2O; Lamotrigine — C9H7Cl2N5.

**Molecular Weight**: Citalopram — 324.3920 g/mol; Lamotrigine — 256.0910 g/mol.

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