A member asked:

Went up to 150 zoloft (sertraline). gained weight fairly quickly. went back down to 100. should i continue to gain weight? or will it subside?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): Not sure if taking other medications with zoloft (sertraline) or if your diet or activity level changed, but please do work with your prescribing doctor who monitors your zoloft (sertraline) and any necessary dose adjustments to avoid withdrawal or relapse.

Answered 8/3/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No clear answer for: This. According to a study published in the journal of clinical psychiatry the average weight gain was 0.1% after > 1 year on zoloft (sertraline). 4.5% people treated with zoloft (sertraline) had a significant weight gain in one study. Weight gain is more likely if the person is taking zoloft (sertraline) for 6 months or longer. There are some people who experience increased carbohydrate craving on zoloft (sertraline). However, mechanism for weight.

Answered 8/11/2013

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