Losing Weight on Zoloft...Is it Possible??

[vlw0024]

I was prescribed Zoloft by my OBGYN to combat my post partum depression. It has worked great but is keeping me from losing my pregnancy pounds and actually has added almost 10! My husband doesn't even want to touch me until I lose the weight and now that has me depressed too. I don't want a relapse of my PPD by going off the zoloft before the 6 months my Dr. recommended, but can I lose weight while on it? I am trying to keep an healthy diet and exercise but it is not working. Any advice?

[raven_nikki]

Yes it is possible , typically people usually lose weight. I have not heard of weight gain but its possible. Just get plenty of exercise and eat clean. Zoloft is generlaly not a drug that will make it hard to lose weight. My guess would be the drug itself has little to do with the weight gain, maybe you are eating more as a result of feeling better. Best thing is to ask your doctor about it. I have been on it before and it actually killed my appetite.

[mammo]

Amen to that!!!!!

[MMahon]

Your husband sounds like a real gem!  Giving birth and then suffering PPD wasn't enough for you, you have to put your recovery at risk too?  Slap him upside the head for me. :-)
Your health is important and he AND your baby need you healthy.   If that means you carry a few extra pounds a bit longer then he'll just have to accept it.  He'll be far better off then he'll be if you're too sick to do anything for either of them.  Take care of yourself and hug that baby.