Fluoxetine vs Pregabalin

## Fluoxetine vs Pregabalin: Overview

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

## Mechanism of Action

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

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

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Fluoxetine — 1-3 days; Pregabalin — 6.3 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Fluoxetine — C17H18F3NO; Pregabalin — C8H17NO2.

**Molecular Weight**: Fluoxetine — 309.3260 g/mol; Pregabalin — 159.2260 g/mol.

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