am122: Zoloft & Weight Gain

[am122]

Hi all! 
Im 33 years old, in good health & pretty active. Back in January I was put on Zoloft for post partum anxiety & panic attacks. Within a month I was feeling like my old self & really enjoying life. Around 4 months in, I very quickly put on 15lbs despite being active, exercising & eating in a calorie deficit. I tapered off of the Zoloft & am not taking any medications as of now. Im not able to lose the weight at all, my face looks very puffy & I’m very discouraged about the inability to lose weight no matter what I do. I have been off of Zoloft for 3 months now. Any suggestions on what to do/try?!  

Edited September 7, 2021 by arbor

[arbor]

Hello @am122.

Welcome to SA.

 

To get you started and to give you pertinent information, could you summarize your medication history in a signature -- drug, doses, dates, and discontinuation in a list format.  

 

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Congratulations for your successful taper off Zoloft.  Here is a link that might be useful in addressing weight issues connected to AD's.  3 months is still not very long.  Your body could very well still be adjusting.  It can take a long time for the drug to truly leave your system. 

 

 http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/359-appetite-weight-lossweight-gain/?hl=%2Bweight+%2Bgain

 

The wait can be frustrating, but since you're taking good care of yourself, the symptoms will most likely slowly disappear, and you will eventually recover.  I encourage you to browse the self care section as it contains a wealth of information and experiences that may be useful.   

 

symptoms and self care

 

This is your Introduction site where you can ask questions and connect with other members.

I'm glad you've joined us. 

Arbor

 

[Candiceclouds]

I have also come off Lexapro 5 months ago and am not losing much weight. The weight loss has stalled and its very distressing. I think it takes between 6 months to 1 year for your body to fully adjust to coming off this medication....

[Brit]

Hi @am122,

 

I also gained about 15 lbs from zoloft and stopped taking it over a month ago. Working out and dieting don't seem to be helping. Did you have any luck losing the weight? 

[Candiceclouds]

yes ive lost over 50lb in 6 months through healthy eating and taking a vitamin b complex .... about 25 lb to go..