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Gaining weight

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carolyn32091
carolyn32091

Hi!  I've been on 75 mg for a few months now.   Unfortunately I've gained 10 pounds!!  Seems like it is all around my middle (I used to be able to see some muscle tone now I don't).  My eating hasn't been the greatest as I've been craving carbs but even when I try to watch what I eat, I either keep going up or can't lose what I have.  Anyone else dealing with this?  Anyone successful in losing the weight without stopping the sertraline?  

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  • julie89512
    julie89512 carolyn32091

    Posted

    Hi.

    im just the same. Apparently it's one of the side effect.

    why carnt the produce a medication that don't cause side effects.

    once we stop taking them the weight will come off. 

    I don't like carrying the extra but I don't like feeling anxious and down either. 

    Iv was on a A/D s years ago and I didn't put on weight then, maybe it's just some that do. Will ask my gp when I go on the 21st 

    good luck

  • Ranger507
    Ranger507 carolyn32091

    Posted

    Be happy with 10 pounds I have unfortunately put on around 2.5 stone since taking it around 6-7 months ago (50-100mg) it definitely sucks but hey life goes on I just hope it dissapears as quickly when I come off it as it came on when I began the tablets lol 

    Cheers 

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