There is 'no conclusive evidence' that using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy causes autism, Health Canada said Wednesday.

There is ‘no conclusive evidence’ that using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy causes autism, Health Canada said Wednesday.

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  • Albbi@lemmy.caEnglish
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    9 days ago

    This is a particularly nasty claim to make as acetaminophen is one of the few painkillers generally seen as safe to take during pregnancy. Ibuprofen is to be avoided after 20 weeks, and Aspirin is not recommended at all. So by making this claim it takes away one of the few painkillers left to women in pregnancy.