Acetaminophen (paracetamol)

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The role of oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure from birth to early childhood in the induction of autism

‘Most physicians are largely unaware of the varied and complex effects of acetaminophen on the nervous system and on metabolism.” “The possible role of acetaminophen exposure in neonates and young children in the pathogenesis of autism demands further study.”

Similarities in features of autism and asthma and a possible link to acetaminophen use

This study describes acetaminophen’s link to asthma and suggests a link with acetaminophen to immune anomalies in autism.

Prenatal and perinatal analgesic exposure and autism-an ecological link

“The synchronous rises in autism/ASD prevalence and paracetamol (acetaminophen) use, as well as biologic plausibility have led to the hypothesis that paracetamol exposure may increase autism/ASD risk.”

Associations between Acetaminophen Use during Pregnancy and ADHD Symptoms Measured at Ages 7 and 11 Years

“These findings strengthen the contention that acetaminophen exposure in pregnancy increases the risk of ADHD-like behaviours.”