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Food Triggers
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My 16 yo is HFA and is on Zoloft mainly for anxiety. When it comes to eating, he does like meats and salads. But he is funny about textures and smells and this seems to affect his diet. Before starting Zoloft he seemed to have a better appetite. Can anyone explain why? Also, besides dyes, what other foods can trigger negative behavior and what is in them that’s causing it?

posted November 4, 2017
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Changes in appetite is a common side effect of Zoloft. Dyes , sweets and preservatives do affect the behavior, that’s what research says. It’s better if he can eat as much home made food as possible.

posted November 4, 2017
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My child lost her appetite on Zoloft. She recently moved in with her dad. They are telling me she has to see a psychiatrist to get Zoloft, even tho the dr the have for her already prescribed it. Is this true?

posted July 23, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thankyou so much I will read about it ,that helps answer so many questions. Did you come across anyone who saw change in their kids behavior and speech after changing the diet?

posted November 12, 2017
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@A MyAutismTeam Member Thank you!

posted November 9, 2017

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