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Will taking 100 mg of sertraline cause weight gain or hair loss? i am switching from effexor (venlafaxine) xr and worried about weight gain!

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Unlikely: Zoloft (sertraline) is considered weight neutral. Weight gain can occur but is infrequent. I have never seen. Zoloft (sertraline) lead to hair loss. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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