I know what I'm about to type here is just basic common sense, but wanted to make sure that you know you are being acknowledged here. A lot of these meds have a weight increase / or decrease, side effects. Most likely this is what's happening, obviously. I would say increase your exercise, try to drink at least a gallon of water every day. If you see that you are still gaining, I would consider having your dosage lowered, or even possibly start weaning off the med. Weight gain is not good once it gets past a certain point as we all know. Can trigger diabetes, etc. I know I haven't said anything here that helps...but do know you are being acknowledged.

I never was able to take Zoloft but a friend of mine has and she gained about 30lbs while on it. She has since stopped taking it and started taking Lexapro and the weight came off. She didnt stop the Zoloft because of the weight gain, she stopped because it wasnt the right drug for her.

yes, others can and do gain weight on zoloft - this is a useful article on the possibility of weight gain from ssri antidepressants:

http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2010/03/paxil-prozac-zoloft-weight-gain/

Hi Ericon -

I was on Zoloft for 3 years and managed to gain about 80 lbs in my first year. I did end up coming off it because of the weight gain. I found I was able to lose weight while on it, but the normal weight loss actions (diet & exercise) were only taking off about 1/2 lb a week.
After switching to Lexapro I was able to lose about 1-2 lbs a week with no changes.

Good Luck!

-mg

I just started Zoloft about a month ago and I've noticed alittle bit of weight gain. My doctor said it should level off. I'm okay with gaining some weight if I feel better :)

Hope it will start leveling off for you!!

Had to switch from Zoloft to Lexapro because i was desperately hungry all the time and at the same time it never touched my anxiety. No effect on me whatsoever but the appatite thing. This went away when i switched.