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I think the jury is still out on whether or not zoloft causes weight gain. Many people believe that, and there have been studies that show that it does cause it in some people. Does that mean that's the cause for you? I wish I could answer that.
I gained 60 lbs while I was on it, but I also ate very badly, so who knows what the real culprit is. I'm no longer on it, but I was able to lose weight on it as well in the past, so it is possible to do.
I think the key is that you're AWARE there could be a problem with weight gain, so you can take extra steps to avoid it.
There are other possible side effects with that drug too, and I highly recommend you read up on them. After being on it for about 5 years, I finally was able to come off and control my emotions. Zoloft was really a tool that taught me how to do that, and was no longer needed at that point. I hope that's how it ends up for you.
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