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F/57 i was prescribe zoloft for anxiety. i started with 25mg for four days and than increase to 50mg. i have no appetite. are these effect temporary?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft: Usually Zoloft is fairly weight neutral - so it may subside.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/11/2017

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