Common painkiller doubles ADHD cases

Common painkiller doubles ADHD cases when taken during pregnancy
A decade-spanning study has revealed a troubling side effect when pregnant women take a common painkiller during their pregnancies. The effect of the over-the-counter drug was significantly stronger in female offspring than males.
Can paracetamol use in pregnancy lead to ADHD? Here’s what studies reveal
The study indicates that children born to mothers who used acetaminophen during pregnancy had a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This raises important questions about whether the safety of this commonly used medication should be reassessed,
World's Most Common Painkiller During Pregnancy Linked to ADHD
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is generally considered to be the safest painkiller to use during pregnancy, and yet emerging research that has linked the drug to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) suggests there may be overlooked risks to early brain development.
Popular pregnancy painkiller linked to ADHD in children, new study warns
A study in Nature Mental Health links paracetamol use during pregnancy to a higher risk of ADHD in children. The research tracked acetaminophen levels
Painkiller use in pregnancy could increase ADHD risk: New study
New study suggests Acetaminophen in pregnancy increases ADHD risk, especially in daughters.
Common Pain Reliever Taken During Pregnancy May Triple ADHD Risk, Study Finds
A new study published in Nature Mental Health has linked prenatal exposure to acetaminophen-one of the most commonly used over-the-counter pain relievers-to an increased risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
Child ADHD risk linked to mother's use of acetaminophen
Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study.
Common painkiller use during pregnancy linked to higher ADHD risk in children
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that using acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy may increase the risk of children developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Childhood ADHD Linked to a Common Over-the-Counter Medicine Often Taken While Pregnant, Study Says
Researchers found that mothers who took the medicine were more than three times more likely to have a child with ADHD
Can pregnancy painkiller cause ADHD in children? Study reveals shocking details
The study observed higher risk of ADHD in children born to mothers who used Acetaminophen during their pregnancy.
Taking this super common over-the-counter drug while pregnant has been linked to ADHD in kids
ADHD is a common behavioral condition that affects approximately 7 million US children, including about a million kids ...
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Study links fetal acetaminophen exposure to increased risk of ADHD
Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published Feb. 6 in Nature Mental Health.