Be careful when using this drug in pregnancy

But a recent study by John Hopkins University shows a link between the use of pregnancy medicine and increased risk for the hyperactivity disorder of the attention deficit (ADHD) and the disorder of the spectrum of autism (ASD) to the baby, strengthening similar findings from previous studies.

The study differs from those conducted in the past because it used the blood of the umbilical cord to measure the acetaminophen levels, the active components found in Tilent, instead of relying on self-reported data. After testing blood by 996 babies, researchers found that newborns displayed at the highest levels of acetaminophen immediately before birth were three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, or ASD. They note, however, that it is impossible to prove whether this was because of the use of medicine or the reason for it.

The study also found that from 996 babies tested (all had acetaminophenes in their blood of the umbilical cord), until about 10 years of age, 25.8 percent were diagnosed with ADHD, 6.6 percent with ASD and 4.2 percent with both.

Previous studies have also found a link between acetaminophen and ADHD, including a study conducted in 2016 that surveyed nearly 8,000 women in the United Kingdom. The study revealed that women who used the medicine when they were 18 to 32 weeks pregnant were more likely to report behavioral problems, such as hyperactivity, in their children. Similarly, a study conducted by Norwegian scholars in 2017 reported a link between the occasional use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and ADD.

While these studies have found a link, they have not found an accurate cause-prosecution relationship between two factors, and doctors still judge Tilenol safely to be taken during pregnancy. So do not despair. Just make sure you talk to your doctor about how and when you get it. /source “for mothers”