Sertraline 50mg Weight Gain, 8 months in.

Treatment and medication
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Hello,

I am looking for some advice, and wondering if anyone else has a similar experience to myself whilst being on Sertraline.

I started this medication around 8 months ago. Since then, I have gained 1 stone in weight. I understand that we are in a lockdown, so my weight has probably fluctuated due to this, however, I have never put on this much weight, ever.
I went cold turkey last week and completely stopped my tablets 50mg per day, as I feel I need to work out if these tablets are causing the weight gain. Is going cold turkey going to be terrible for me, I note I was only on a low dose of 50mg.
Mainly, has anyone else gained excessive weight whilst on this medication? Or, has anyone stopped this medication and lost any weight they gained?

I would be super appreciative of any information or help RE this issue.

Best Wishes,
Lisa

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Hi Lisa

I feel your pain. I’ve been on sertraline for 16 months roughly and I have never been so big. I can designate with all you are feeling. initially I blamed lockdown etc but recently tried to cut back and not dropped an ounce. this is really affecting me more so than the initial anxieties to be honest.