You may be wondering if the Medifast diet is safe for you if you are taking Zoloft. You might also wonder if Zoloft will inhibit your weight-loss efforts. Learning about the Medifast diet and Zoloft can assist you in determining if Medifast is the best weight-loss program for your needs. Consult your physician prior to starting Medifast or any other weight-loss diet.
Medifast Diet
You consume approximately 800 calories per day on the Medifast diet. Each day you eat five meal replacements and one meal termed the "lean and green meal." Your lean and green meal should provide approximately 300 calories and include a serving of lean protein and green leafy vegetables. Although not required, you are encouraged to perform aerobic exercise, such as walking, at least 30 minutes per day five days per week.
Zoloft
Zoloft is the trade name for sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Zoloft is usually administered once per day and is prescribed for the management of depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorder. Common side effects of Zoloft include loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, headache, drowsiness, bloating, sore throat and dry mouth.
Using Zoloft on the Medifast Diet
Neither Zoloft nor Medifast contraindicate each other. Therefore, unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it is safe for most people taking Zoloft to go on the Medifast diet. Because loss of appetite is a commonly experienced side effect of people taking Zoloft, you might find that it is easier for you than the average person to adhere to the Medifast diet for this reason.
Considerations
A diet providing less than 1,200 calories per day does not meet your body's basic metabolic needs, according to "Contemporary Nutrition," and should only be done under the supervision of a physician when other, more balanced diets are not an option. Consuming fewer than 1,200 calories on a regular basis often results in hunger, which may intensify anxiety and agitation. As a result, you should consult your doctor before you start Medifast.
References
- "Handbook of Obesity Treatment"; Thomas A. Wadden, Ph.D., et al.; 2004
- "The Secret Is Out: Medifast, What Physicians Have Always Known About Weight Loss"; Lisa Davis et al.; 2007
- "Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses"; Judi Deglin et al.; 2010
- "Contemporary Nutrition"; Gordon M. Wardlaw et al.; 2007
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