Margie replied: "Hi, With these medications often the natural balance has tipped. I often see patients who start eating more, because they constantly feel hungry. The best way to lose the weight after medication is to adjust your eating patterns, exercise and limit alcohol intake. If this isn't helping, try seeing a dietitian for a few months to get you back on the right track. Unfortunately with all weight loss it won't happen overnight... Good luck"

ms*pessimist replied: "Hi, I had that same problem with Zoloft myself! It's frustrating, too, isn't it? I've lost about 20 lbs over the last year... stopped taking Zoloft in January 2006--it literally took a year to lose the weight. But everyone's different, so it's hard to say. Just keep doing what you're doing, though, and the weight should come off! Good luck!"

bellaballerina1063 replied: "Like other medicines, ZOLOFT can cause some side effects. If they occur, most are likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and need medical attention. Tell your doctor immediately, or go to your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following: - fits or seizures - signs of allergy such as rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, wheezing or difficulty breathing - symptoms of sudden fever with sweating, fast heart beat and muscle stiffness, which may lead to loss of consciousness - palpitations, fainting or chest pain - abnormal bleeding - symptoms of agitation, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, feeling tense and restless, feeling of tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of energy, headache, irritability, nausea, trouble sleeping and tingling or numbness of the hands and feet after stopping ZOLOFT. These symptoms are usually rare but may be serious and need urgent medical attention. Tell your doctor if you experience: - headache, dizziness, shakiness, muscle stiffness or weakness, decrease or loss of touch or other senses dry mouth, increased sweating, feeling sick, diarrhoea, indigestion, vomiting, stomach pain - tiredness, hot flushes, fever, feeling unwell - weight increase or loss - sleeping difficulties, sleepiness - sexual problems - agitation, nervousness, anxiety, frightening dreams, yawning, - abnormal thinking, teeth grinding, loss of appetite, impaired - concentration - vision disturbance - menstrual irregularities - difficulty in passing urine - unusually overactive - shaking or tremors These side effects are usually mild."