Posted by Sean on April 16, 2000, at 17:25:00
In reply to Zoloft; Weight Gain? Has this Drug helped anyone?, posted by Jen on April 15, 2000, at 14:12:20
> Hi everyone I have been on 50mg of Zoloft for 3 weeks now. I'm taking it for Depression. I don't feel any differnt yet. I'm trying to be patient. It's hard though. I thought I would feel better in 2 weeks. Now I'm on over 3 and still no results. I go back to the doctor next week maybe he will have to up my dose. Maybe (i hope) that will help. Anyway I have a question about weight and Zoloft and any feed back would be great. I know that it says on the zoloft list of side effects that weight loss is possible. It says nothing of weight gain. However I have read many things on Zoloft and alot of users say they have gained weight while taking it. I am wondering if anyone here that is on Zoloft or has been on it before had problems with weight gain or weight loss? If this drug causes weight gain I'm not sure I want to continue taking it. I don't want to gain weight. And besides SUMMER IS ON THE WAY!!! :-)
> Also I hear so much "Bad" reports from others that have taken zoloft, and I would like to hear from the people that have had GOOD experiences with this drug. Although I would like to hear from the people that have had bad experiences as well, I am beginning to wonder if this drug works for Anyone at all. All I keep hearing is bad things. Thanks for you time and thanks for your response in advance! Take care everyone! :-)I've had very good results with zoloft, almost too
good in a way. Weight gain is a problem, as is the
libido thing. It also gives me acne for some reason.
I guess you could say it makes me go from a skinny,
sexually hungry, depressed guy with nice skin to a
happy, overweight, zit-faced guy with zero sex drive.The happiness seems worth it though. And I'm working on
the weight thing through diet and exercise. As for
the sexual side effects, well, I'm trying to be
patient about it. Oddly, although my physical response
to sex is diminished, I would say my sense of eroticism
and capacity for romantic attachment is higher. I
would choose being able to feel this over orgasm
any day. Depression doesn't really help ones ability
to love, so I'm trying to see the bigger picture.Best of luck,
Sean.
poster:Sean
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