Hi
I have talked a few times already on this site about how Celexa (citalopram) has been known to cause weight gain. Recently I received this interesting email from someone who has used Zoloft (sertraline). If anyone has anything else to say about their own experiences with drugs like these, particularly on the weight loss or weight gain issue, I would be interested to hear from them and happy to publish it here. Here’s the mail:
"I was prescribed Zoloft two years ago for anxiety issues. It took care of my anxiety, I felt great, but I gained 18lbs! I was a mess and was very unhappy about it. It seemed to me that the Zoloft took away my ability to focus on my diet ( previously I was very strict about sugar restriction etc ). Since I weaned off of the Zoloft, for the past year, it has been extremely difficult to lose the weight.
Unfortunately, I am having a severe depressive period due to a sibling committing suicide and I have fallen into a pit of despair so my doc has just prescribed me Celexa. I am very very nervous about starting this med since I don’t want to gain any more weight.
But it’s a catch 22….I want to feel better, less depressed, and I need to keep my weight neutral. Am going to try the Celexa and keep in my mind that my cravings for food are probably due to the fact that I am feeling better and want to eat….and I will try to stay weight neutral."
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