Study: Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Not Tied to Autism, ADHD

ADDitude·Feb 13

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A study has found no link between prenatal use of acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or Tylenol, and the risk of autism or ADHD in children. The study's findings suggest that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase the risk of these conditions. The research, which included a 20-year sibling-matched study and a Danish study, found no association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and autism or ADHD risk.

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