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Posted 1/4/2006 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
confused  do any of you think that it would be a good idea to have a persons kidney function and liver checked if a person is still retaining fluids?  It use to be that when the older meds first came out you had to be monitered every month?  When my daughter firist went on zoloft, I asked the doctor about that, she said that wasn't necesarry with the new meds, but thenm again they say you don't gain weight fronm it either and they cant understand about the withdrawls either!
Posted 1/4/2006 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
nivram.. i know for a fact that i am still retaining water and have been off the drug now for 2 months. the way i think about it is my body is in such shock right now and it will let go of the water and weight when it is ready and not in shock anymore.

Mekkie... i understand what you mean when you say you are obsessed. i am obsessed as well. i have dreamt about the weight and it seems that every conversation that i get into latly has to do with the weight i have gained from zoloft. i think the biggest reason why i tend to be so open about the fact that i was taking zoloft and it made me gain is so that people know that it is not my fault for the way i currently look. i think the obsession is just a defense mechanism that i am using because i am so unhappy about my weight gain that was not my fault and it is important to me that everyone knows that
Posted 1/4/2006 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
allybooboo.....i am the same telling everyone its all because of the Z but everyone seems to say "well you been off it a while now" so in other words i should of lost it now....but i need to lose the weight for me i dont realy care what they think.

I have a question to anyone who stopped with Zoloft : I expeariencing tender breasts all m glands are hurting and i have aching pains all over..im not sick its not flu i have it now for about a week and i wondered if its to do with zoloft withdrawal...........any information would be a help
Posted 1/4/2006 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
Mekkie... you really have not been off the meds that long. just think, it probably took you at least 6 months for you to gain your weight and it is easier for you to gain weight than to lose it. look at me, 2 months off exactly today and i havent even seen a difference yet. go back to the old forum and look at how long it took some people to lose their weight. i remember reading that it took some people about 9 months to get back to normal. patience is the key. i remember when i was off z for about 6 weeks i had the same outlook about the weight as you do. one thing that helped to calm me a little is to count the time off in months instead of weeks. i remember that when i would think about the time off z in weeks it seemed a lot longer than if i thought about it in months. just try to relax a little bit and things will begin to look up for you.
Posted 1/4/2006 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
Allybooboo...your right!!!! but its frustrating aint it.

Gonna do my best to be more positive...Thanks :)
Posted 1/4/2006 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
hey you guys the chat rooms are open now we should schedule a time to all meet im on EST in the U.S. but lets talk about what times are good for everyone .
Posted 1/4/2006 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
chat room will be a problem for me seens though you are all in usa i guess i sleep when your awake and vice versa.

I`ll just stick to this method hope you still post here..
Posted 1/5/2006 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
i can go on pretty much whenever
Posted 1/5/2006 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
i can go on pretty much whenever
Posted 1/5/2006 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
i can go on pretty much whenever
Posted 1/6/2006 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
well believe it or not but i might be going early into the menopause pffff this is all i need, i guess it could explain why i seem to be the only one since stopping zoloft that has put weight on according to my doc it can be caused by menopause also explains the mood swings...only 34 sniff sniff !!!!!
i`ll let you know what the results are as soon as the tests are done and if its positive then beats me why im gaining more and more fluid retention
Posted 1/6/2006 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
I did a search regarding Zoloft and weight gain and came across this site...I'm so glad that I did! My OBGYN prescribed me Zoloft at my annual visit because I have been experiencing Depression and Anxiety since the birth of my daughter 8 months ago. She chose Zoloft because I am breastfeeding, and aparantly this drug is compatible with breastfeeding. I've heard that it can make you gain weight because it slows down your metabolism and increases appetite. I am fearful of taking it now because the last thing I need is to gain weight...I just got done losing my baby weight. I've heard good things about Wellbutrin and although I can't take it while I'm breastfeeding, I may look into taking it when I stop. Has anyone heard anything bad about Wellbutrin???
Thanks!
Posted 1/7/2006 7:14 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so glad I found this discussion! I have been on Zoloft since April (approx. 8 months). As many of you have described, during the first month on Zoloft, I lost weight. I was happy because I could feel the Zoloft working on my depression, plus I was losing weight -- a nice bonus! But slowly since then, my weight started creeping up and my clothes were getting tighter. I wasn't changing my diet, and I was exercising more than I usually have. So it didn't make sense. I thought it was all in my head because I read the Zoloft pamphlet, which stated in bold print that it did not cause weight gain.

I thought I'd mention the weight gain to my doctor anyway ... She also felt she didn't think it was the zoloft, but told me to decrease my dosage to 100 mg. (I started with 50 mg, then increased it to 100 mg a few months later, and then a few months after that, I went up to 150 mg). My doctor said I could try to wean myself to see if that would help.

I've always been a relatively healthy eater, and will sometimes treat myself here and there. But even if there was a week when I'd eat more junk food than usual, it never would make me pick up the weight really quickly. But now it seems that whatever junk food I eat, it just stays with me and isn't burned off at all!

It's so depressing and frustrating because just today, my client (whom I've known for about 5 years), came up to my and said, "Hey, are you gaining weight?" My heart sank. I didn't know what to say. ... I feel even MORE depressed than when I first went on this!

On average, how long does it take to get your metabolism "on track"? Is my body "damaged" for life?????
Posted 1/7/2006 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
emi we have the same problem about the wieght gain and just like you we dont know how long it will take for the metabolism to get back to normal,i have been off zoloft for 6 weeks now and still no change infact i have gained a couple extra pounds but hoping this is just a phase and that it will start to reduce.

Have you stopped zoloft ???
Posted 1/7/2006 4:08 PM (GMT 0)

Hello everyone! I am a newbie. :-)   I have been on Zoloft since 2002 and it wasn't until about a year ago that I started to really see the weight gain. I had been under weight for some time due to depression/panic, so it was good to look healthy again. But, I have gained around 20lbs. total. This is very noticeable on a 5ft. tall middle aged lady!  lol.  I guess what it comes down to is, do I want to feel normal and be able to enoy life with maybe a few extra pounds? Or, should I start cutting back off the Zoloft and take the chance of having a setback? I really believe that all of us who suffer from some form of nervous disorder, are people pleasers, which means we want to "look good" all the time too. So, it is a double edged sword so to speak. I am wondering if there is a way to trick the Zoloft? Has anyone asked their doc's or looked into what we can do to possibly curb or lessen this weight gain? I want answers just like the rest of you. When I go for my therapy appt. in February, I will certainly bring this up with my new doctor. I am so glad to have found this site and hope to get to know you all better. Take care, hugs, Chrislane

Posted 1/7/2006 10:57 PM (GMT 0)

wow we have more new people welcome .... you guys should check out our old forum Zoloft Weight Gain and read our past opinions.

I believe zoloft causes weight gain however it does weather it effects your metabolism or makes you hungry it does something i have been off for about a month now and the compliments on my weight loss keep pouring in lol ----so i would say hang in there and things will come to. 

Snikers mom and mekie aly and nivram ===== how have you all been????????????????

Posted 1/7/2006 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
jaymay...good thanks started seeing weight loss the last days pfff am i happy first i waas gaining and worried but all is well

welcome everyone new here and yeh check all the other posts on the old forum like jaymay said.
Posted 1/8/2006 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
confused  I have a question for you all, have any of you heard of anyone using St Johns Wort?  The lady who owns the health food store mentioned we should try it!  Any info on this one would be appreciated.  Has anyone heard of effexor, do you know about any weight gain from this one?  My poor daughter is a mess!!!!! 
Posted 1/8/2006 3:45 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Jay and everyone...Welcome to the new members!

I'm doing well and it IS good to see everyone posting. I still haven't weaned myself off Zoloft yet but I'm doing serious thinking about it. I had a wonderful holiday and I haven't had that in a long time as it seemed I always choose just right before the holidays to get off the Zoloft or switch meds. In any event, it was a wonderful holiday for me and I hope for everyone else.

Posted 1/8/2006 12:18 PM (GMT 0)
Nivram i took seroxat and never gained weight but im not sure if this drug is on the market anymore???? I was fine on it all though it did block all feelings i could of gone to hell and back and still felt great. Im so sorry your daughter is having a difficult time, you will find something for her eventualy!!! Its just a thought but maybe you could ask your doctor for a mild relaxent like oxyzapam i have them on standby where ever i go and just knowing i have one in my back pocket helps me get through the rough moments, they calm you down give you piece of mind....im no doctor but just ask maybe all she needs is to feel calm for a week and then she could feel more positive. Wish i could help more.

Be strong you will get there!!!
Posted 1/8/2006 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
Mekkie thanks for your post!  Was seroxat a natural anti depresent or a perscription?  I will look into the oxyzpam, thanks!  This St. Jhns wart is suppose to work alot like zoloft with out the side effects because its natural,  who knows ?!

Posted 1/8/2006 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
  Hello again. Since I am new to this site, I was just wondering..... is this just for people who want to get off of Zoloft? Or do any of you have good results to speak of ? Now, I am worried about my own use of the drug, and I wasn't really before. Just a little down about the weight gain, but have done alot of research on this drawback to Zoloft, and from what I have read, there just might be help out there. It would probably take a nutritionist to explain it, but it is possible to hinder the side effect we all seem to dislike - weight gain.

   I have been living with panic/depression since 1971, and to finally be able to enoy life at age 55,  is almost a miracle. Tried different meds, an assortment of strategies, tapes, books etc., all with no positive results. So, is weight gain really so bad?

   I applaud all of you who have had the inner strength to say, "I can do this without Zoloft"  ... but, please, if I have joined the wrong site and this is an anti-Zoloft forum, let me know okay? God Bless you all, Chrislane

Posted 1/8/2006 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
No its perscription and st john wart is a supplement..if you do try that st jonhs wart let me know cause im also interested in it. 

nivram said...
Mekkie thanks for your post!  Was seroxat a natural anti depresent or a perscription?  I will look into the oxyzpam, thanks!  This St. Jhns wart is suppose to work alot like zoloft with out the side effects because its natural,  who knows ?!


Post Edited (mekkie) : 1/8/2006 9:10:01 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/8/2006 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
No chrislane dont get us wrong at think i can speak for all us we had good results with zoloft only problem is the weight gain and the heavy withdrawal...but ofcourse your on the right site we can talk about anything.Please stay and feel free to comment..Its great to see new people on here.

Chrislane said...
  Hello again. Since I am new to this site, I was just wondering..... is this just for people who want to get off of Zoloft? Or do any of you have good results to speak of ? Now, I am worried about my own use of the drug, and I wasn't really before. Just a little down about the weight gain, but have done alot of research on this drawback to Zoloft, and from what I have read, there just might be help out there. It would probably take a nutritionist to explain it, but it is possible to hinder the side effect we all seem to dislike - weight gain.

   I have been living with panic/depression since 1971, and to finally be able to enoy life at age 55,  is almost a miracle. Tried different meds, an assortment of strategies, tapes, books etc., all with no positive results. So, is weight gain really so bad?

   I applaud all of you who have had the inner strength to say, "I can do this without Zoloft"  ... but, please, if I have joined the wrong site and this is an anti-Zoloft forum, let me know okay? God Bless you all, Chrislane

Posted 1/8/2006 5:01 PM (GMT 0)

I think mostly everyone would love to be drug free and lead a "normal" life so i think were just trying to relate to one another with the fact that we gained wait from Zoloft and now we want to get off --find another answer to the problem , or even just relate to each other.   

hope that helps chris

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