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A member asked:

I am on 100mg zoloft (sertraline) and have gained a lot of weight over several years. is this a side effect?

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Yes : Weight gain is a known side effect of zoloft (sertraline).

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 4/4/2013

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Side effects: Weight gain is a potential side effect for any psychotropic medication. Some agents more pronounced than others. Dietary attentiveness, exercise and review of all meds. Used may decrease this issue. Careful balance is prudent between risks & benefits, and should be reviewed periodically during the course of care.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Zoloft (sertraline) works quite well for me (0 side effects). How likely is it for someone like me to develop a tolerance to Zoloft (sertraline) if i keep using it for years?

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I've been on Zoloft (sertraline) for a few yrs. I have noticed weight gain. I want to switch to something that won't make me gain, what works best for my age? 17.

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