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Weight loss or gain?

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Caryn220
Caryn220

I started Zoloft a week ago after a bad Prozac experience. However, my main reason for going on Prozac was that it didn't cause major weight gain from what my docto experienced with other patients and what I've heard from friends on it. Of course, everyone is different. But I'm very curious if people experienced more weight loss or gain with Zoloft. This is one of my biggest fears as I was on lexapro years ago and gained over 50 pounds in 2 years. Now I struggle even more with my weight and would love to not have to worry about it too much considering I'm on these meds for anxiety and panic. Having another thing to worry about would not be great. Would love to hear others experiences.

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  • Mumsie_pops
    Mumsie_pops Caryn220

    Posted

    Hi Caryn

    i have been on sertraline for nearly 7 weeks now & have lost 2/3 lbs. I have very little appetite. It is not indicative for everyone though. 

    • iris46
      iris46 Mumsie_pops

      Posted

      Mumsie.....lately I'm finding it difficult to feel awake ...... Tired eyes, tired head. Tracy? Anyone else?
  • dodo81786
    dodo81786 Caryn220

    Posted

    I'm now on my 7 months on sertraline 100mg first months I lost weight but since then I'm gaining weight like crazy my apetite is uncontrollable , my dr told me to follow a diet .
  • andrea67525
    andrea67525 Caryn220

    Posted

    Hi Caryn220,

    I know your fears too well. I am on sertraline for anxiety and panic as well. My biggest fear for starting this med was weight gain because a lot of people on forums have said that weight gain was one of the side effects. I'm only on 25mg and have been taking it for just over a month. I have not gained any weight.....however I think perhaps because I'm on a low dose. I am also very active and count my nutrients because I train. My doctor said that if you eat healthy and exercise there shouldn't be weight gain. But personally I think maybe weight gain happens for some because the med slows everything down I.e feeling fatigued and lethargic. I would watch cravings and try to get out daily for fresh air or a walk, that really helped me in the beginning when things were tough. 😊but I know everyone is different and what works for one might not for someone else. Good luck.

    Andrea

  • jenjmurray
    jenjmurray Caryn220

    Posted

    I was on Zoloft for 8 months and lost 32 pounds.  Since being taken off it and put on Seroquel and Lithium I have gained 20 pound in 6 weeks.  I am not happy at all.  But hopefully I will be weened off both medications here pretty soon.
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