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Posted 5/17/2010 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I am new to the forum.  I too, have been on zoloft off and on over the past 4 years.  I have weened myself off of the zoloft also due to weight gain.  I have never had a weight problem and have always exercised!  I went from about 120 to 136 and mostly in the stomach area, as well. I am working out 5 times a week and have even started running 5k's!  Any advice or hope of how long it takes to lose the extra lbs?????

bichonfrise

Posted 5/17/2010 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bichonfrise,

Welcome to the forum. You will find much support here. You don't want to lose the weight too fast, it will come back fast. Slow and steady is the game. It does take time for the meds to get out of your system. So it does take a little longer to lose the weight. I went off effexor due to weight gain, but I was taking the highest dose possible. 375mg.

I am now on pristiq and losing weight, but it took a few months. So it might take a little time. I had it in the stomach too. Best wishes to you. I hope that you are having a great day. Keep up the exercise, and remember muscle weighs four times more than body fat.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 5/17/2010 6:57 PM (GMT 0)

Wow, the input has really put my mind at ease, but i sure hate it for all of you as well.  The weight in my stomach area was tripping me out...its disgusting.  Its impossible but i was almost about to take a pregnancy test.  I di weight weight in other places as well but the belly weight is yuck yuck yuck!!!!I have a Dr. Appy 5/19 and i will update you ladies on what i hear.

Thanks,

Kristin

Posted 5/17/2010 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Kristin,

Please do. It is difficult to lose weight in the tummy area, but not impossible. Best wishes to you.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 5/20/2010 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
Well ladies I went to the doctor yesterday and he switched me to Prozac (fluoxetine) 20mg to assist with the weight loss along with my anxiety disorder and mild OCD.  As you may already know, I have been on Zoloft 100mgs for about 2 years and have had great outcomes other that a 30 pound weight gain... I was to the point of going crazy.  The doctor said that of all medications that this may help with the weight issue the best.  Please keep me in your prayers and thoughts.  Ive gone from a athletic weight of 130 to a very unconfortable 158 cry .  Unreal the price we pay for our mental well being.

Kristin

ps. as always, any input is appreciated!

Posted 5/20/2010 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck with the prozac. Another weight neutral one is effexor and wellbutrin, though some have gained weight on effexor. But you aren't suppose to. That is what they say anyway.

Best wishes, I went on a water pill and that has helped. That might be something to talk to your doctor about.

Hugs, Karen
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