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Will sertraline for anxiety cause weight gain?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Zoloft (sertraline): Not likely, although rare cases are reported, at high dose.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 7/21/2014

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Sertraline: According to the literature, 3–6% of female patients gained more than 7% of their initial weight.

Answered 8/20/2013

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