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Does Increased Dosage Of Zoloft Cause Weight Gain?
My 17 year old daughter started taking what ever the low dosage is and increased 50mg of zoloft June 2015. August 2015 she was increased to 100mg and has experienced A significant weight gain and two episodesnof these emotional outburst when told what she needs to do in regards to her responsibilities. I took it upon myself and started cutting the zoloftnin half giving her 50mg. I would like to take her off because I see no change. Her doctor's appointment is tomorrow. What would you suggest?
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
Hi,
Never try to cut down or increase the dose of Zoloft by your self.
Let her treating doctor take decision regarding dose.
You simply tell her problem or new developed symptoms.
Gaining of weight might be due to zoloft or developing sense of well being after starting medicine.
Wait till her doctor appointment and go accordingly.
This medicine takes some time about 4-6 weeks to start its action.
Ok and take care.
Never try to cut down or increase the dose of Zoloft by your self.
Let her treating doctor take decision regarding dose.
You simply tell her problem or new developed symptoms.
Gaining of weight might be due to zoloft or developing sense of well being after starting medicine.
Wait till her doctor appointment and go accordingly.
This medicine takes some time about 4-6 weeks to start its action.
Ok and take care.
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