Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy May Increase Children’s Autism and ADHD Risk, Study Finds

Acetaminophen, commonly sold under the brand name Tylenol and many others, has been considered the safest painkiller for women who are pregnant.
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy May Increase Children’s Autism and ADHD Risk, Study Finds
Tylenol brand pain relief medicine on display at the Safeway store in Wheaton, Md., on Feb. 13, 2015. Gary Cameron/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A recent study found that acetaminophen usage during pregnancy may be associated with a higher likelihood of the child developing autism spectrum disorder or ADHD later on in their childhood.

Acetaminophen, commonly sold under the brand name Tylenol and many others, has been considered the safest painkiller for pregnant women to manage fever, headache, and other pain. It’s also called paracetamol in other countries, including the United Kingdom.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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