Quitting Zoloft - Weight gain?

[Missm27]

I was on zoloft for approx. 4 months, 50mg - I am 32 years old, always been around 110 lbs. I didn't gain weight at all during those 4 months, however I quit cold turkey just about 3 weeks ago. I feel so bloated and sloppy! I have put on 5 lbs and that is alot for me since I am only 5'. My question is ... did quitting this cause weight gain?

[RubyWitch]

I think our answers combined are pretty dang good! Should we write a book together, Pax? We could call it "Fric and Frac Have a Panic Attack."
OK, that's bad, it was just my first idea.............sheesh!
(((HUG)))
Greenie

[Paxiled]

Hey, somehow I missed greenlydia's response.  It's better than mine!

[Paxiled]

Quitting cold turkey can be a problem full of surprises.  This is a new one, but my guess is, once you're done with your body adjusting to being off the med you'll probably lose the weight -- usually weight is gained being on these meds, but withdrawal is like a short period of intense medication weirdness.

[RubyWitch]

You should not discontinue Zoloft suddenly after long term use, but I'm not entirely sure if 4 months is considered "long term" with this medication. You were also on the lowest dose available. I would, though, give your doctor a call and let him/her know that you've quit and how you're feeling. Since it appears you have been feeling "bloated and sloppy" since you quit 3 weeks ago, this would be even more incentive to call your doctor.
One of the many good benefits of Zoloft, but one that requires a weekly weight check, is that it decreases the appetite. While the potential could be there for "emotional" eating after going off Zoloft, I think it's also very likely that you've just gotten your appetite back.
Peace
Greenlydia    

[mammo]

I've never heard of this happening.  Pay attention to what you are eating, since you are off medication you may be doing some emotional eating and not realizing it.