According to the latest research, children whose mothers used acetaminophen during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD.
The link was confined to longer-term use particularly a month or longer during pregnancy, when expectant mothers used the drug for a week or less, their kids showed a slightly decreased risk of ADHD.
Acetaminophen is known by the brand name Tylenol, but it's an active ingredient in many pain relievers.
According to the study researchers, longer-term use was tied to ADHD whether women used it for pain, fevers or infections.
Pregnant women should not be afraid of using acetaminophen for a short period to treat fever because an untreated fever could leads to some birth defects. Acetaminophen may interfere with maternal hormones that are important for fetal brain development. Pregnant women should avoid long-term use of acetaminophen or any pain reliever drug.
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