WEIGHT LOSS (WEIGHT CONTROL) ANTI-DEPRESSANT
Question: Can weight gain be related to a woman's use of antidepressants like Zoloft?
Answer: Depression alone can sometimes cause weight gain or weight loss. If depression has led to loss of appetite and weight loss, successful treatment will likely lead to better appetite and weight gain.
Drugs used to treat depression may also be related to weight gain or weight loss. Tricyclic antidepressants like nortriptyline (Elavil) are sometimes linked to weight gain. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like sertraline (Zoloft) are more often linked to mild weight loss. In fact, sertraline has been used in some weight-loss programs.
Some studies have suggested that sertraline has no real effect on weight. But a more recent study showed that sertraline modestly improved weight loss in obese patients in a weight-loss program.
If you have more questions about sertraline or other antidepressants, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
