Does Zoloft cause weight gain

Answer 1

My doctor told me Zoloft would help me lose weight when she prescribed it for depression, but it has had the exact opposite effect on me; I have been gaining weight and was so leveled off I was almost emotion free so I went off it cold turkey and am not so hungry but am anxious, achy, tired and irritable. I have noticed a desire to be more active and busy and am also able to focus. I had an awful time with constipation and lack of sex drive..none of which I was told might happen.

Answer 2

Unlike Remeron, Zoloft/Prozac/Effexor type antidepressants generally do not result in directly causing weight gain, though increased caloric intake from resolution of depression may result in a natural weight gain.

Answer 3

While on antidepressants, a person may gain weight, but this is related to the depression or even as a secondary symptom of what is causing the depression itself, not the antidepressants themselves.

Answer 4

Up to 25% of people taking SSRI antidepressants will gain weight. The specific numbers change depending on the specific medication, however.

Answer 5

Depends on the person. But I personnaly think it has a decreased appetite effect, but it also has a decreased motivation effect in my exp.

Answer 6

It can but isn't guaranteed to do so. Most weight gain takes place over time.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Yes.