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Can zoloft (sertraline) cause decreased appetite?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): In some, not all, depending on dose & duration taken.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2016

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I am on zoloft (sertraline) 50mg about 22 days.before that i didnt feel hungry as much as other people and also i had early satiety.does it effect on my appetite?i wana gain weight.and does it effect on my memory and also study?

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