Zoloft and weight gain?

I've gained about 15 pounds, in the past year that I have been taking Zoloft. My weight was always stable before that. I don't think the medication itself causes the weight gain, but I think it just makes me hungrier. I 'm STARVING all the time. I call myself the hungry catterpillar.

It's also possible, that my weight gain has nothing to do with the medication, because I've made some significant changes to my lifestyle as well. There's no way to really know.

Everyone's different while taking meds, I've been on Zoloft for 5 months and neither gained or lost weight. It just depends on the person taking it.

My best friend gained a significant amount of weight from it, but i also noticed her appetite was increased. So perhaps if you take the medication and continue eating normally you'll be fine. Good luck,and feel better.

I have gained 15 lbs all of a sudden, my pants and shorts, and underwear and bras, even my robe wraps around me less. It's more than a size difference in clothing. I am sad because of my lack of clothing choices now and can't afford new clothes.

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i have been on zoloft 4 months and have gained 5 lbs..did not have a problem with weight before and I hate diets??????

Yes!! Mine was caused by the meds. Doc told me it is one of the side-effects. YUCK!!