Acetaminophen use during pregnancy associated with ADHD risk in children

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Acetaminophen use during pregnancy associated with ADHD risk in children
Nov. 3, 2017 at 5:05 PM

 
by Taboola
 

Babies born to women who used acetaminophen for extended periods during pregnancy were associated with an increased risk of developing ADHD later in life, a new study suggests. The researchers say expecting moms don't need to completely avoid the popular over-the-counter fever and pain reliever, but to be careful about long-term use.

In fact, the study found use of acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol and many other OTC and prescription medicines — for a week or less during pregnancy actually lowered the risk of ADHD.

https://www.today.com/health/it-ok-take-acetaminophen-during-pregnancy-t118191

[Polly Ticks]

Oh, good.  Something else for mothers to feel guilty about.

[Suppressed]

Well, it could be that it's not the acetaminophen causing it, but prolonged illness (which is why acetaminophen is often used), or the hormones from pain, or some other reason.