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A member asked:

Just started on zoloft, (sertraline) only 5mg liquid. i am small build, high metabolism. will the zoloft (sertraline) cause weight gain?

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not likely.: In general, zoloft (sertraline) is weight neutral. However, anything can happen in any patient with any medication because each person is truly unique.

Dr Namey and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): Wt. Gain possible, but unlikely at this low dose.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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Taking liquid Zoloft (sertraline) for two weeks w/buspar, still feel loss of appetite and losing some wght. Anxiety is not as bad. Is no appetite normal?

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Hello! I have an 18 yr old daughter on liquid sertraline for anxiety and OCD. She is having great difficulty swallowing due to the bad taste. Hence, she doesn't take it as prescribed. Can zoloft tablets be crushed and taken with food like applesauce?

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