Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is not likely to raise the risk of having a child with autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability, according to a new study published Friday.

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is not likely to raise the risk of having a child with autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability, according to a new study published Friday.

Researchers across Europe reexamined evidence from multiple studies investigating the link between these conditions and the use of paracetamol — called acetaminophen in the United States — and found that these purported associations fell apart after controlling for confounding factors.

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
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      7 days ago

      Actually not. If you take it continuously at suggested dosage, you will induce liver damage. It’s not supposed to be taken beyond a couple of days and the dosage recommended on the label does not consider body mass.