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A member asked:

I'm starting sertraline tomorrow. will i more than likely lose or gain weight? 22m, healthy eater, fairly active.

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Probably neither: Zoloft (sertraline) typically doesn't effect weight that much.

Dr Pappas and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 1/7/2014

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Does Zoloft (sertraline) always casue weight gain....Or is it the fact that you are feeling better that you just eat more? I do not want to gain weight.

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