Since starting on Zoloft 3 days ago, I have already gained weight. I don't really know why, because it is apparently not associated with weight gain. I don't really know what to do about this. I can see this becoming a problem, as I am already overweight. Well, let's just see how it goes until the next doctors appointment (about a week away).
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Don't you hate it when that happens. To gain weight that fast probably means it is making you retain water, although I know that is small consolation.
The last time I went from 10mg of Zyprexa to 20mg, I gained 9 lbs in one week. I felt so discouraged. When I was fat, I would rather stop the meds and be psychotic. When I was psychotic I would rather take the meds and be fat. So that it was a constant battle between the two. A difficult choice that doctors don't understand.
But I wish the best for you. I am on Zoloft (200mg/day) and am happy to say I have had no weight gain or other negative side effects. Another thing you might want to know -- my psychiatrist also prescribed Deplin (a derivative of folate) at 7.5mg/day. He said it boosts the effectiveness of the Zoloft. So far, so good.
Carolyn