Posted by Dinah on December 2, 2003, at 8:27:56
In reply to Chances of weight gain?, posted by msurtees on December 2, 2003, at 8:07:33
Originally posted by msurtees 12/2//03
> Hello.
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> My doctor started me on Zoloft just over a week ago. I began with the 25mg and, yesterday, started the daily 50mg.
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> I'm surprised that I'm already feeling better...calmer...no more anxious churnings in the stomach.
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> BUT: now I'm worried about all the stuff I'm reading about weight gain. Yes, my doctor told me it was a possible side effect and I said ok. But, I'm wondering HOW possible and how severe?
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> I know everyone is different, but is it VERY likely? Can I almost consider it a guarantee? Zoloft's web site says it's NOT likely...I would expect them to say that of course.
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> I'm hoping to have someone tell me that they did NOT gain weight. :(
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> If not for this one concern, I'd be very happy right now considering what the med has already done.
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> Thanks for reading...and thanks for having this great forum...I'm very happy to have found it.
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> Michael
poster:Dinah
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