Posted by 4WD on September 30, 2006, at 15:49:46
In reply to Starting ZOLOFT/Stopping PAXIL and Weight Loss, posted by CA 2 NJ on September 30, 2006, at 13:04:50
> Hi all. I'm new to the board and wanted to post something. I have been a long time reader of your posts and must say this is a very unique community. One in which I am happy to now be part of.
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> I am currently weaning off of 15mg/day of Paxil and have started taking Zoloft. I just started taking 100mg/day of Zoloft and 10mg/day of Paxil as my body adjusts to the new medication.
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> Surprisingly (a pleasant surprise at that!) I have been LOSING weight since I began the Zoloft! And I haven't even been consciously trying. This is so awesome for me as I am shall I say, Horizontally Challenged. :)
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> I am wondering who else has experience this and if it lasted or if it is just a passing thing. Also I am curious as to whether or not you believe this to be caused by weaning off the Paxil or beginning the Zoloft. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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> Thanks everyone. I hope and pray you all are well. Take care and God Bless!
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> Sincerely,
> CA 2 NJ
Hi. Welcome to the board.For me, Zoloft was somewhat stimulating. But Zoloft, Prozac, Effexor and Celexa all had a tendency to reduce my appetite. I was only ever on Paxil for 2-3 weeks (it increased anxiety) so I really can't compare it with the others. Perhaps the Zoloft is making you feel well enough that you don't do as much comfort eating or perhaps well enough to get about and do more?
Hope this helps.
Marsha
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