Binge eating disorder and zoloft can you lose weight on zoloft?
Monday, March 30th, 2009 at
5:16 am
Nicole S asked:
I have binge eating disorder its gotten completely out of hand and I have gained a lot of weight. My doctor perscribed me zoloft but I’ve been reading all over the place that people GAIN on zoloft I’m wondering if this is because they are eating more as they are less depressed or its something in the chemical makeup of the drug. I’ve also read a few places that it does help control binge eating so people can lose weight? What are your experiences?
I have binge eating disorder its gotten completely out of hand and I have gained a lot of weight. My doctor perscribed me zoloft but I’ve been reading all over the place that people GAIN on zoloft I’m wondering if this is because they are eating more as they are less depressed or its something in the chemical makeup of the drug. I’ve also read a few places that it does help control binge eating so people can lose weight? What are your experiences?
Tagged with: Binge Eating Disorder • Control • Zoloft
Filed under: Eating Disorders
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I have been on Lustral (the UK name for Zoloft) and I have lost 18lb in 2 months. This is almost certainly because I comfort eat when I’m depressed. Since being on the tablets (which seem to reduce my appetite anyway) I have only felt like eating when I’m genuinely hungry, and am satisfied on smaller amounts. Bear in mind that some people lose their appetites when they are depressed, therefore, it stands to reason that antidepressants could increase their appetites.
You will probably find (as I did) that you feel a bit rough at first – I felt like I had a hangover, even though I hadn’t been drinking. However, the side effects only lasted about a week, and I now feel fantastic. I have so much more energy, and I have dropped two dress sizes.
I’m not saying that Zoloft is for everyone, but compared to other antidepressants, this is the first one that has made me lose weight as opposed to putting it on. I have tried every diet going, and I’ve never found weight loss as easy as I’m finding it now.
Good luck!