i keep reading these message boards and no one has anything positive to say. I just started taking zoloft and I am terrified of putting on tons of weight.
2006-09-20 04:49:55 · 9 answers · asked by Mazzy 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
When I first started taking Zoloft years ago, I initially lost about 10 pounds because I lost my appetite from the medication. Then, it kicked in and I started to feel pretty normal. Over the course of a year or so, my depression/anxiety decreased immensely. but I started becoming very ravenous and my appetite was difficult to satisfy. I have gained a lot of weight since beginning Zoloft. I'm trying really hard to get it off, but it's extremely difficult. It makes me crave things. It's strange. My advice to you would be to remain aware of it. You know going into it that this is a risk, so try to maintain your weight as much as possible. Don't let the pounds sneak up on you, because they will! All in all, the Zoloft made me feel so much better mentally, that I don't regret starting it. Good luck to you!
2006-09-20 16:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am on Zoloft and have not gained weight. I will not say that I have lost it either, but I did not have an increased appetite. I think that I have more energy to get out and walk, and see the world, so that has really helped, and I am eating a much healthier diet. totally worth it.
2006-09-20 05:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by mliz55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be concious of your eating! I took it and did fine. I think it was about three months. But when you're stressed and or depressed to the point of needing something to help you over the hard times (My opinion) you have probably already lost a little weight from not eating. I got back up to and stayed within 3 pounds of my "normal" weight the whole time... I'm not a little or big person either. If i over eat i blow up and depressed... I look depressed! Be well
2006-09-20 05:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by Trisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually lost some weight. I lost my appetite for a time. I agree that for the first couple of weeks you may feel a little "weird", but for me that feeling passed and the medication really helped.
Best of luck to you!!
2006-09-20 07:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by Marcjc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on many. I have nothing bad to say about Zoloft. It worked for me.
2006-09-20 07:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by wardsha2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i took zoloft n it didnt make me gain or loose but da thing bout antidepressents is dat it will give u even more suicided thoughts so u need to be careful wit dat n if u fdo go bak to ur doc n have him give u a differnet kind of pill
2006-09-20 04:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by mperez637 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ZOLOFT ACTUALLY MADE ME LOSE WEIGHT. I WAS VERY DEPRESSED AND WHEN YOU ARE ,YOU HAVE A TENDENCY TO GAIN WEIGHT. BUT BEWARE,YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN THE TWIGHLIGHT ZONE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS UNTIL IT GETS IN YOUR SYSTEM. GOOD LUCK SWEETHEART!
2006-09-20 04:56:48 · answer #7 · answered by lisa j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It made me numb (sexually) immediately, so I went off of it immediately. I dont know if it puts weight on you or not. My sister takes it, and likes it, and she hasnt put on alot of weight. But everyones different.
2006-09-20 04:53:06 · answer #8 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some antidepressants are used for diets.
2006-09-20 04:58:23 · answer #9 · answered by nakita 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋