The frequency of weight gain isn't known and would be common if plenty of people were reporting it. Don't feel like eating or even drinking water. I'm 27 female, 5'5", 101 pounds. I've always had low appetite but since I've started taking Sertraline, my appetite is nonexistent. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - Hang in there.On my 2nd week so far and unfortunately experiencing increased appetite.New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castPress J to jump to the feed. Highly recommend the Dark Chocolate Ensure Plus (which has extra calories).

Ensure shakes and bland foods like mashed potatoes are a big help during this time.Yeah I used to drink Ensure. Does anyone have experience with loss of appetite when starting Zoloft?

I wouldn’t mind staying on it to see if the symptom fades but I’m nervous that this a side effect of the medication. I've been taking 25mg of Sertraline a day for 11 days now.

Asked 21 May 2015 by Zimimochi Updated 23 May 2015 Topics depression, social anxiety disorder, sertraline, anxiety and stress, appetite. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Taste Problems 7. It will only last for a little while.ive been on them this is day 12 and I just recently became hungry again.just make sure u drink plenty of water.Thank you so much for your response! Dry Mouth 4.

I know that when your body gets use to the drug, it starts to react in your normal way. Maybe I’ll start taking it againThat’s how it was for me in the beginning.... then the hunger cravings started and I over eat.Like the other commenter, I lost my appetite for a month when I started. If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression 1.

Weight Gain I would feel hungry later on in the day after not eating for hours but I still wasn’t able to eat a lot. :D) Your appetite will come back although it may take a few weeks.My nausea and lack of appetite faded after about 3 weeks :)I had a loss of appetite when I first started.

Weight loss is often preceded by appetite loss, nausea upon eating, and disinterest in food preparation and consumption.

I felt a little nauseous and turned off from food. I'm still waiting.

Loss of appetite Hey all, I just started taking Zoloft (25 mg ) and I noticed by the 3-4 day I had no appetite.

Hi all. I just wasn't hungry at all and had to force myself to eat. Drowsiness 3. I've always had low appetite but since I've started taking Sertraline, my appetite is nonexistent. Try searching for what you seek or The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. I felt a little nauseous and turned off from food.

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts I hope my appetite will be back to normal as well. Increased Hunger 6. I’ve been so scared that I purposely missed my dosage yesterday. Head Pain 5. Just some background info in case it matters. After 2 weeks you can still be experiencing temporary side effects that will go away anytime now.

Ensure shakes really helped me get some calories in.

It took about a month before I fully got it back and then another month to re-learn how to eat.

Will my appetite be bad as long as I'm taking these pills or just for a few weeks until my body gets used to them?

Pamelor (nortriptyline) is a good option for treating depression, especially for people who also have problems with persistent nerve pain, but may take 6 to 8 weeks to feel the full effects on your mood. Lots of Ensure will make you crazy constipated, though, fair warning.If you're underweight already, it might be worth talking to your doctor about a different medication. And did it eventually go away?I lost my appetite when I first started Zoloft.

Lost nearly 10 pounds. … SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, increased sweating, diarrhea, upset stomach, or trouble sleeping may occur. I already suffer from poor appetite and am currently underweight ( I have been struggling with depression and anxiety) so I really am scared to lose any more weight on this medication. (If you just want to get calories in, use it as an excuse to eat all the ice cream you want. A common side effect of Zoloft is decreased appetite or weight loss. It wasn’t fun to get used to but after about four weeks I gained an appetite. If you stick with it, though, just try to eat as much as you can. Hey all, I just started taking Zoloft (25 mg ) and I noticed by the 3-4 day I had no appetite. Dizzy 2. According to this information I found, you should seek your doctors advice. I feel like maybe asking my doctor if I can switch to Paxil since I heard it’s more prone to cause weight gain. I am sure this is just a temporary condition but would still ask my Doctor. Select one or more newsletters to continue. Reduced caloric intake and occasionally an increase in physical activity because of reduced depressive symptoms are usually the primary causes of weight loss in patients taking Zoloft. Available for Android and iOS devices. It really does work. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding, decreased interest in sex, decrease in sexual ability (ejaculation delay), muscle cramps/weakness, shaking (tremor), unusual weight loss.Get medical help right away if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: black/bloody stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds.Still looking for answers? I've been taking 25mg of Sertraline a day for 11 days now.