Does zoloft 25mg cause weight gain?  Does it slow down the metabolism?
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What side effects may occur?\n\n\nSide effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Zoloft.\n\n    * More common side effects may include:\n      Abdominal pain, agitation, anxiety, constipation, decreased sex drive, diarrhea or loose stools, difficulty with ejaculation, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, gas, headache, decreased appetite, increased sweating, indigestion, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, pain, rash, sleepiness, sore throat, tingling or pins and needles, tremor, vision problems, vomiting\n\n    * Less common or rare side effects may include:\n      Acne, allergic reaction, altered taste, back pain, blindness, breast development in males, breast pain or enlargement, breathing difficulties, bruise-like marks on the skin, cataracts, changeable emotions, chest pain, cold, clammy skin, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), coughing, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, double vision, dry eyes, eye pain, fainting, feeling faint upon arising from a sitting or lying position, feeling of illness, female and male sexual problems, fever, fluid retention, flushing, frequent urination, hair loss, heart attack, hemorrhoids, hiccups, high blood pressure, high pressure within the eye (glaucoma), hearing problems, hot flushes, impotence, inability to stay seated, increased appetite, increased salivation, increased sex drive, inflamed nasal passages, inflammation of the penis, intolerance to light, irregular heartbeat, itching, joint pains, kidney failure, lack of coordination, lack of sensation, leg cramps, menstrual problems, low blood pressure, migraine, movement problems, muscle cramps or weakness, need to urinate during the night, nosebleed, pain upon urination, prolonged erection, purplish spots on the skin, racing heartbeat, rectal hemorrhage, respiratory infection/lung problems, ringing in the ears, rolling eyes, sensitivity to light, sinus inflammation, skin eruptions or inflammation, sleepwalking, sores on tongue, speech problems, stomach and intestinal inflammation, swelling of the face and throat, swollen wrists and ankles, thirst, throbbing heartbeat, twitching, vaginal inflammation, hemorrhage or discharge, yawning\n\n    * Zoloft may also cause mental or emotional symptoms such as:\n      Abnormal dreams or thoughts, aggressiveness, exaggerated feeling of well-being, depersonalization ("unreal" feeling), hallucinations, impaired concentration, memory loss, paranoia, rapid mood shifts, suicidal thoughts, tooth-grinding, worsened depression\n\nMany people lose a pound or two of body weight while taking Zoloft. This usually poses no problem but may be a concern if your depression has already caused you to lose a great deal of weight.\n\nIn a few people, Zoloft may trigger the grandiose, inappropriate, out-of-control behavior called mania or the similar, but less dramatic, "hyper" state called hypomania.
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Studies have shown that it does not lead to weight gain. I have not gained weight by being on the pill ... and the light periods are a big plus! :)\n\n\nBirth Control Pills Do Not Lead to Major Weight Gain, Studies Find\n\nBy Kelly Griffin, Contributing Writer \nHealth Behavior News Service \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nDespite a common belief that birth control pills cause weight gain, a new comprehensive review of previous studies finds no evidence it is true.\n\n“There’s evidence that women may switch methods of birth control or stop using the pill because they think it contributes to weight gain,” said Laureen Lopez, Ph.D., a review co-author. “The good news is that this review found no evidence to support a causal association between combination contraceptives and weight gain.” \n\nBirth control pills containing two hormones (estrogen and progestin) are the most well-known form of combination contraceptives; however, women can also be given combination contraceptives by other methods such as skin patches or injections.\n\nLopez, of the nonprofit organization Family Health International, and colleagues analyzed data from 44 randomized controlled trials that compared a combination hormonal contraceptive to a placebo or to another hormonal contraceptive. All studies included information on change in body weight. While the evidence was not strong enough to rule out the possibility of weight gain with combination hormonal contraceptives, it did not find a major effect.\n\nThe review appears in the current issue of The Cochrane Library, a publication of the Cochrane Collaboration, an international nonprofit organization that evaluates medical research. Systematic reviews draw evidence-based conclusions about medical practice after considering both the content and quality of existing medical trials on a topic.\n\nOnly three of the 44 studies compared a hormonal contraceptive to an inactive placebo. Two were trials of contraceptive pills, while one used a skin patch. None of these three studies showed a significant increase in weight in women using the contraceptive compared to those using the placebo. \n\nFor the 41 head-to-head studies that compared different hormonal contraceptives or different doses or regimens, most comparisons did not show substantial differences in weight. \n\n“Weight gain is a major problem in the U.S.,” said Lopez. “Over time, many people do put on weight, and some women’s perception about weight gain may be that it’s because of the pill.” \n\nFear of weight gain is one of the most common reasons that women don’t use — or discontinue use of — the pill. In a national survey of American women ages 18 to 45, published in 2000 in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, half believed that oral contraceptives cause weight gain, and one in five women claimed that fear of gaining weight was a reason they would not start or would discontinue the pill. \n\n“The myth that the pill causes weight gain is deeply entrenched,” said Carolyn Westhoff, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University, “and the most weight-obsessed segment of the female population just won’t take hormonal contraception at all because they think they’re going to gain weight.”\n\nAccording to Westhoff, myths about hormonal contraceptive-related weight gain are shared by many physicians and health educators. “Overwhelmingly, doctors have the same incorrect myths as the general population,” she said, “and sometimes the counseling that patients receive by health educators incorporates and deepens these myths.”\n\nCombination oral contraceptives have been available since 1960 and are the most popular form of reversible birth control in the U.S. Approximately 11.6 million American women use oral contraceptives, including 40 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 24. If used correctly and consistently,
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i never took it (but am looking into it) but this just occured to me, some of the antidepressants i've been on caused me to be hungrier than normal, which obviously made me eat more... do you notice that you've been eating more since you've been on it? sorry if this didn't help, sometimes those things just don't cross your mind though...\nwish i could be more help!
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Hormones can change your metabolism and you will have to find how much you can eat without gaining weight.  Hormones DO NOT cause you to gain weight, only consuming more calories than you need leads to weight gain.  If your metabolism is slowed by hormones, you will need to eat less than your accustomed to if you want to stay the same weight.\nDon't blame it on the pills...and if you cannot stop over-eating you may want to get off the pills?
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Cortisol reducing pills are not effective in weight loss.  Very few people have overproduction of weight loss, unless you have been diagnosed with this, I would not waste my money.
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You would have to ask his personal physician to get an answer that is not an opinion.  And yes, zoloft will naturally slow you down
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One of the side effects of several of the antidepressant drugs is weight gain.  Have your doctor prescribe another one.  I have been on Paxil for several years and have not had a problem with increased weight.
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Speak to your doctor and explain your concerns. She/he can try changing you to a different SSRI. There are some out that impact your dopamine levels in addition to serotonin. These types are reportedly more effective at keeping your metabolism normal.
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When it comes to medicine you must remember, that not all bodies or body chemistry is the same.  What may work for me may not work for you and vica versa.  \n\nIf you are having a tough time with Zoloft, I strongly suggest you make an appointment to see your doctor again.  He or she may want to decrease the dosage or wean you off of it completely and try something else.\n\nHave you ever taken Cymbalta?  Talk with your doctor about it and see if your doctor could recommend it or not for you.  Doctors are not mind readers, they solely depend on their patients to tell them how they feel and what they experience with the drugs they are on.\n\nIf you are having a good experience on it, that's great!! You don't have to worry about the medicine at all.\n\nGood luck to you and I hope I was some what helpful.
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I have heard of it being done.  My doctor prescribed Zoloft to me for PMDD, so I only had to take it two weeks a month.  It's a slightly different thing, but it didn't cause any health problems.  You should probably have your doctor check with someone who's used to working with Zoloft more often- perhaps a psychiatrist.
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Any time that you have a significant gain or loss from being on these types of meds, you need to be talking to your doctor. Generally your body becomes accustomed to the medications and adjusts accordingly. Most times the weight gain is early on in taking these meds,and over a period of time,the weight gain stops.  \n\nYou really shouldn't have waited until you gained 70 pounds though before seeking help.\n\nThere are plenty of other meds on the market that don't have as significant of side effects.\n\nAlso,have you changed your eating habits?  Have you become more tired from these meds?  Are you not getting as much exercise as before?\n\nAll  of these things factor in to gaining weight. It may be partially the medication,but could be combined with changes in your lifestyle too.\n\nI would strongly recommend seeing your doctor in regards to this and also trying to get to the bottom of why there has been such a significant change in your weight.\n\nGood luck to you,\n~Z~
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Your iron may be low.  I take Zoloft also and the Zoloft may add to the tiredness cause it causes drowsiness.  If you're young you just might be changing in your body, but I am anemic and always tired and thirsty.  So I take a women's vitamin.  Stay away from so much sugar and pasta (that breaks down as sugar).  Sugar can drop your energy also.  I pray you're not diabetic, my mother is so I know how you feel with your father.  Take care of yourself and get ample rest.  Your concentration might also be from anxiety.  I am bipolar so I have to take an antidepressant (Zoloft) and a medicine for anxiety, jitters, and loss of concentration (Seroquel).  I am a better person, more relaxed and calm, but I sleep a lot.  Hope this helped!
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I have been on resperidone  (resperidal?) for over 15 years and at first I gained a little weight. I am not overweight now but on the heavy end of normal. I attribute this to the best treatment for gaining weight there is, i.e. pushing away from the table and exercise! Resperidone is an anti-psychotic and if it is helping you get rid of symptoms it is vital for your continued mental health to keep taking it. It is better to be a little heavy than "freaked out".
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there is no weight gain effect with it \n\nit works for some but not all people and you need to take it for at least a month before you can tell if it has an effect \n\nif you panic attacks and anxiety are severe you should seek medical attention as drugs are available - if they are mild but annoying you could try St Johns first as it is natural
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I am currently taking Zoloft (100mg once a day) and I have had nothing but good results. Usually more than 100mg will result in sexual side effects like not being able to orgasm. My depression is under control and am pleased with that.
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I've taken Zoloft before and the 2 main side effect I've experienced are urinary incontinency and nightmares. Hallucinations are possible depending on how long a person has been taking the drug. Go to Web MD and see if you can find out. It's a good web site.
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I am currently using Zoloft and find it works for my situation really well. When I first started it, for the first 2 days, i felt a bit shaky and a little light headed but that went away and now im fine. Im on what i think is the low dose - 50mg. Remeber though, if you do start on an antidepressant and you find it doesnt seem to work for you, go back to the doctor and try a different medication - it can sometimes take some people longer than others to find the one that will work for them.