Question:
I have been changed from Celexa to Zoloft in November.

Since that time, I haven't lost any additional weight. I seem to have more of an appetite and am experiencing fluid retention. I had read that Zoloft could cause weight gain. I am just trying to determine if that's what's happening with me. I didn't take it this morning. Nothing is worth jeopardizing my weight loss. Has anyone else had this type of problem from taking zoloft post op?    — Gina E. (posted on January 20, 2003)

January 20, 2003
hi gina - in answer to your question , i just starting taking zoloft . i am not sure as to the side effects yet . i took paxil and effexor before that for 2 1/2 yrs. my pcp and other medical workers have said paxil ( probably all )will cause you to gain weight . i had a stroke almost 3 yrs ago and starting taking alot of meds besides for depression , since that time i have gained close to 50 lbs. , so go figure . i never paid much attention to this until now , i just learned this info afew months ago . so the surgery could help get off all the meds and stop this extra help to gain that is not needed . and as for stopping your neds. , don't , i have acouple times when i didn't have money to get them and i suffered , your body is used to it and you need to get off slowly,not cold turkey . talk to your doctor before doing anything else .......
   — patti G.

January 21, 2003
I lost 80 pounds on my own and then went on zolofft, in 2 years on it i gained about 100 pounds, dont take it if you really dont have too. i had rny almost 10 weeks ago to lose what i gained. i have been on calexa and am on paxcel now and never had the gainees as i did on zoloft my daughter went on zoloft and gain a large amout of weight too.
   — terri R.