Question about Zoloft?

I'm 17 and have been on Zoloft for over 3 years for severe depression, and social anxiety disorder. It worked really good, and through the years I've learned ways to cope. This medicine is really great, however it's made me gain weight LIKE CRAZY! I've gradually gained 50 pounds. And I'm only five foot 4 so that's a lot for me! I eat healthy and not too much, have tried diets, I work out every day, but I just CANT lose any weight with this. My weight is starting to make me depressed, so I have decided to go off of it. Do you think that's smart? What is the best way to do this? Do you think that since I've been on it for so long that it will do anything strange to my body?

Never abruptly discontinue an antidepressant (or any medication) without the knowledge and approval of your psychiatrist. There are other antidepressants that may work as well for you without as much weight gain. Speak to your psychiatrist about this today.

Hmm. I've been taking Zoloft for a year. I havn't gained any weight, but for everyone it's different. You should tell your Dr. what you think is going on and he can reccomend you to a different med.

hi, i too gained weight on zoloft.

there is nothing to stop you from changing to another ssri. your doctor should be willing to change your medcation for you. thats what i did. i take cipram now, with better results, and all the weight has gone!

speak to your dr.

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