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Interesting study. Cautions about women who take Tylenol (acetaminophen) heavily during pregnancy, but also make clear it doesn't mean to not treat pain/fever as they can also damage developing fetus. Lord forbid if people quit abusing meds and treating OTC meds like candy....
Israeli research links acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism, ADHD\
An extensive Israeli study has found that mothers who continuously use a popular pain relief medication during their pregnancy face an increased risk of the newborn suffering from autism or ADHD.
The meta-analysis by a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, published Tuesday in the American Journal of Epidemiology, showed that prolonged exposure to acetaminophen — also known as paracetamol — during pregnancy is associated with a 30 percent increase in relative risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a 20% increase in relative risk for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), compared with those who did not take acetaminophen during pregnancy.
Researchers, led by Dr. Ilan Matok, said it was the first meta-analysis and the “most comprehensive study ever conducted” on the possible association between prolonged use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and risk of autism or ADHD. The research data covered 132,738 mother and child pairs with a follow-up period of three to 11 years.
However, the academics urged caution given the significant limitations of existing studies, upon which the meta-analysis was based.
“The researchers believe the results should be interpreted with caution, as they may cause unnecessary anxiety among pregnant women,” the Hebrew University said in a press release Tuesday. “It is important to understand that pain and fever during pregnancy can have a detrimental effect on the developing fetus and that acetaminophen is still considered a safe drug for use during pregnancy.
“Therefore, if a pregnant woman has fever and/or pain, acetaminophen can be taken for a short period, and if the fever or pain continue beyond that, she should consult her physician regarding further treatment,” the statement continued.
More at link: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-research-links-acetaminophen-during-pregnancy-to-autism-adhd/
Israeli research links acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism, ADHD\
An extensive Israeli study has found that mothers who continuously use a popular pain relief medication during their pregnancy face an increased risk of the newborn suffering from autism or ADHD.
The meta-analysis by a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, published Tuesday in the American Journal of Epidemiology, showed that prolonged exposure to acetaminophen — also known as paracetamol — during pregnancy is associated with a 30 percent increase in relative risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a 20% increase in relative risk for autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), compared with those who did not take acetaminophen during pregnancy.
Researchers, led by Dr. Ilan Matok, said it was the first meta-analysis and the “most comprehensive study ever conducted” on the possible association between prolonged use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and risk of autism or ADHD. The research data covered 132,738 mother and child pairs with a follow-up period of three to 11 years.
However, the academics urged caution given the significant limitations of existing studies, upon which the meta-analysis was based.
“The researchers believe the results should be interpreted with caution, as they may cause unnecessary anxiety among pregnant women,” the Hebrew University said in a press release Tuesday. “It is important to understand that pain and fever during pregnancy can have a detrimental effect on the developing fetus and that acetaminophen is still considered a safe drug for use during pregnancy.
“Therefore, if a pregnant woman has fever and/or pain, acetaminophen can be taken for a short period, and if the fever or pain continue beyond that, she should consult her physician regarding further treatment,” the statement continued.
More at link: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-research-links-acetaminophen-during-pregnancy-to-autism-adhd/
