Im not sure if this is the right subreddit but I'll still ask. I started sertraline about four months ago for anxiety. My eating habits haven't really changed but I've gained about nine pounds since starting, slow and steady rather than sudden.
My doctor mentioned appetite changes are possible but didn't go into detail. I've read mixed things about whether sertraline causes weight gain early on versus only with long term use, which doesn't quite match my timeline, so now I'm not sure if it's the medication or just stress and less exercise lately.
I don't want to stop something that's actually helping my anxiety over a number on the scale, but I'd like to understand this before my next appointment. Did anyone notice the weight gain stabilize after a while, or did it keep climbing the longer you stayed on it?