Sertraline weight gain

[Elleeee]

So I’ve put a stone on in a year ( I have been on anti depressants for a year) does the weight ever stabilise ??? I don’t eat that much but still gaining weigh regularly. I used to always be a stable weight at 7 stone 11. Now I weigh 8 stone 10 on a good day ( 5 ft 3)

[Angry101]

Being on meds for a year is not that long. I’ve been on meds for 30 years. I’ve had long periods of time that my meds worked great. At other times they don’t seem to work at all. Right now, they don’t seem to be working at all. If you don’t see any improvement, tell your doctor. Remember they are working for you, not the other way around. Please keep me informed on your progress, loved to hear your story. Stay well.

[Elleeee in reply to Angry101]

There has been great improvement in my mood etc, however the weight gain is causing me stress and sometimes I get really down about this as I have never been 8 stone or over. Thankyou for your reply

[Angry101]

This will be my second post. I completely overlooked your weight problem. While some meds make you eat more, other meds make you not want to eat I’ve lost 34 lbs. in two weeks. It’s leveling off now. Who knows what it be in a month. Lol

[Elleeee in reply to Angry101]

I wish that would happen to me!! Haha

[car103 in reply to Elleeee]

Putting on weight from medication has always concerned me. It feels like the shut off switch when eating is turned off and I am some bottomless pit. I hate hearing it is better to be overweight and stable than unstable. Your self image is very important to you overall mental health. Discuss this with your doctor. There may be options.

[Hidden]

hi elleee,ive read about this before im into 4yr 100mg sertraline ive not put on or lost any.

[Elleeee in reply to Hidden]

That is good you’re very lucky

[Abbiejade3]

I feel like Im putting weight on too! Are you still taking sertraline now? X

[Elleeee]

Hi yes I am! I have to watch my weight still but with a constant diet it has stabilised x