Need tips to control Zoloft weight gain

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Registered: 06-03-2003
Need tips to control Zoloft weight gain
Sat, 11-29-2003 - 8:26pm
Hi everyone. I love my Zoloft (have been taking it for almost a year and am up to 100mg). I went off birth control pills a few months ago and BAM, started to gain weight. Have put on like 15 lbs., went from 130 to 145. I'm 5'9 so its not too noticeable but, my clothes are tight and it is freaking me out. I eat normally (probably more on the healthy side except for a weak spot for Dove singles) and am physically fit (chase two kids, walk 2 miles most days plus push-ups, sit-ups, lunges and deep stretches with a few yoga and pilates moves thrown in a couple of days a week). I'm 28 and have chronic depression (purely chemical, my life situation is optimal) and acid reflux (take Prevacid for that). It's got to be the Zoloft. How do I shake this problem? I'm thinking maybe that Hollywood 48 hour juice cleansing thing then Adkins would be a way. I am not good at depriving myself so I don't know if I can do it. Just wondering if anyone has had success with suppliments or anything. GNC sells this suppliment called Super Cleanse, I used to take that the first week of every month, maybe will take that up again. I take prenatal vitamins already.

Best to all!

Amy