Do Antidepressants cause weight gain?

I've been reviewing my medical history, for obvious reasons. My weight jumped drastically about nine years ago. I've been trying to figure out if there's any clue as to why. The only thing I can really correlate with my weight is whether or not I was on Antidepressants, specifically Zoloft. I swear by Zoloft, it definitely helped me out of a terrible depression. However, in the time I've been taking it, my weight has gone up, up, up. I was sure it would help me lose weight because I had so much more energy and it did quiet my appetite. However, the facts show differently. I was speaking to a friend who is also a nutritionist. She stated very confidently that antidepressants often cause weight gain. I said "eighty pounds?" and she said "oh yes." I've been cutting back on my Zoloft lately, preparing for a time when I won't take it at all. However, I'm worried about my moods. I can get pretty out of control when I'm really depressed. Not hurting anyone, but saying things I later regret, I'm pretty sure it's cost me two jobs. I feel like I have to choose between the depression and the weight. Of course, they tend to be related, usually my depression centers around my body issues. I really hope I'll have a third option after the surgery, like no pills AND no depression. Thanks

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