Anonymous asked this question on 5/15/2000:

I'm pretty sure that zoloft does not cause weight gain as one of its side effects but I want to be sure. I'm on zoloft currently.

cm_RN gave this response on 5/16/2000:

Zoloft can cause either weight gain or weight loss. *Most* people experience either no change in their weight or a slight weight loss when begun on the medication.

We are now seeing that patients who have been on Zoloft longterm (more than a few years)are quite commonly experiencing weight gain. If this is what you are experiencing, you may want to discuss it with your physician. There are other more "weight neutral" antidepressants that can be prescribed.

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