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acetaminophen and Autism Spectrum Disorder

acetaminophen has been researched along with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 13 studies

Acetaminophen: Analgesic antipyretic derivative of acetanilide. It has weak anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a common analgesic, but may cause liver, blood cell, and kidney damage.
paracetamol : A member of the class of phenols that is 4-aminophenol in which one of the hydrogens attached to the amino group has been replaced by an acetyl group.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Wide continuum of associated cognitive and neurobehavioral disorders, including, but not limited to, three core-defining features: impairments in socialization, impairments in verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors. (from DSM-V)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is available over the counter in most countries and is widely considered to be safe for use during pregnancy; studies report gestational exposures to acetaminophen that lie in the 46%-65% range."8.93Use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring. ( Andrade, C, 2016)
"Prior studies have raised concern about maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy and increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their children; however, most studies have relied on maternal self-report."7.96Association of Cord Plasma Biomarkers of In Utero Acetaminophen Exposure With Risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Childhood. ( Azuine, RE; Hong, X; Hou, W; Ji, Y; Pearson, C; Riley, A; Wang, G; Wang, X; Zhang, Y; Zuckerman, B, 2020)
"Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is the most commonly used pain and fever medication during pregnancy."7.83Maternal use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorders in childhood: A Danish national birth cohort study. ( Liew, Z; Olsen, J; Ritz, B; Virk, J, 2016)
"Acetaminophen is extensively used during pregnancy."7.83Acetaminophen use in pregnancy and neurodevelopment: attention function and autism spectrum symptoms. ( Andiarena, A; Avella-Garcia, CB; Fortuny, J; Galán, IR; García-Esteban, R; Iñiguez, C; Julvez, J; Rebordosa, C; Rodríguez-Bernal, CL; Santa-Marina, L; Sunyer, J; Tardón, A, 2016)
"Acetaminophen use has been reported to be associated with an increased risk of ASD."6.72Endocannabinoid System Dysregulation from Acetaminophen Use May Lead to Autism Spectrum Disorder: Could Cannabinoid Treatment Be Efficacious? ( Antonucci, N; Brigida, AL; Gould, GG; Schultz, S; Siniscalco, D, 2021)
"Paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and early childhood was accepted as safe in the 1970s, but is now a subject of considerable concern."5.22The safety of pediatric use of paracetamol (acetaminophen): a narrative review of direct and indirect evidence. ( Anderson, LG; Bono-Lunn, D; Cendejas Hernandez, J; Jones Iii, JP; Konsoula, Z; Kuchibhatla, M; Lawton, VG; Palkar, A; Parker, W; Patel, E; Reissner, KJ; Sarafian, JT, 2022)
"The non-prescription medication paracetamol (acetaminophen, APAP) is currently recommended as a safe pain and fever treatment during pregnancy."4.98Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: A review. ( Bauer, AZ; Bornehag, CG; Herbert, MR; Kriebel, D; Swan, SH, 2018)
"Acetaminophen is the analgesic and antipyretic most commonly used during pregnancy."4.98Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen and Risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression Analysis of Cohort Studies. ( Gorelik, E; Levine, H; Masarwa, R; Matok, I; Perlman, A; Reif, S, 2018)
"Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is available over the counter in most countries and is widely considered to be safe for use during pregnancy; studies report gestational exposures to acetaminophen that lie in the 46%-65% range."4.93Use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring. ( Andrade, C, 2016)
" 2018;187(8):1817-1827) conducted a meta-analysis of the association between in utero acetaminophen exposure and risks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)."3.96Invited Commentary: The Disillusionment of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) Epidemiology. ( Gilman, SE; Hornig, M, 2020)
"Prior studies have raised concern about maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy and increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their children; however, most studies have relied on maternal self-report."3.96Association of Cord Plasma Biomarkers of In Utero Acetaminophen Exposure With Risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Childhood. ( Azuine, RE; Hong, X; Hou, W; Ji, Y; Pearson, C; Riley, A; Wang, G; Wang, X; Zhang, Y; Zuckerman, B, 2020)
"Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is the most commonly used pain and fever medication during pregnancy."3.83Maternal use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorders in childhood: A Danish national birth cohort study. ( Liew, Z; Olsen, J; Ritz, B; Virk, J, 2016)
"Acetaminophen is extensively used during pregnancy."3.83Acetaminophen use in pregnancy and neurodevelopment: attention function and autism spectrum symptoms. ( Andiarena, A; Avella-Garcia, CB; Fortuny, J; Galán, IR; García-Esteban, R; Iñiguez, C; Julvez, J; Rebordosa, C; Rodríguez-Bernal, CL; Santa-Marina, L; Sunyer, J; Tardón, A, 2016)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's5 (38.46)24.3611
2020's8 (61.54)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bührer, C1
Endesfelder, S1
Scheuer, T1
Schmitz, T1
Patel, E1
Jones Iii, JP1
Bono-Lunn, D1
Kuchibhatla, M1
Palkar, A1
Cendejas Hernandez, J1
Sarafian, JT1
Lawton, VG1
Anderson, LG1
Konsoula, Z1
Reissner, KJ1
Parker, W1
Baker, BH1
Rafikian, EE1
Hamblin, PB1
Strait, MD1
Yang, M1
Pearson, BL1
Zehra, A1
Altaf, H1
Gilman, SE1
Hornig, M1
Ji, Y1
Azuine, RE1
Zhang, Y1
Hou, W1
Hong, X1
Wang, G1
Riley, A1
Pearson, C1
Zuckerman, B1
Wang, X1
Schultz, S1
Gould, GG1
Antonucci, N1
Brigida, AL1
Siniscalco, D1
Alemany, S1
Avella-García, C1
Liew, Z2
García-Esteban, R2
Inoue, K1
Cadman, T1
López-Vicente, M1
González, L1
Riaño Galán, I1
Andiarena, A2
Casas, M1
Margetaki, K1
Strandberg-Larsen, K1
Lawlor, DA1
El Marroun, H1
Tiemeier, H1
Iñiguez, C2
Tardón, A2
Santa-Marina, L2
Júlvez, J2
Porta, D1
Chatzi, L1
Sunyer, J2
Bauer, AZ1
Kriebel, D1
Herbert, MR1
Bornehag, CG1
Swan, SH1
Masarwa, R1
Levine, H1
Gorelik, E1
Reif, S1
Perlman, A1
Matok, I1
Ritz, B1
Virk, J1
Olsen, J1
Andrade, C1
Avella-Garcia, CB1
Fortuny, J1
Rebordosa, C1
Galán, IR1
Rodríguez-Bernal, CL1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Long Term Follow-up of the TREOCAPA (Prophylactic TREatment Of the duCtus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants by Acetaminophen) Study (TREOCAPA-LT)[NCT06064825]500 participants (Anticipated)Observational2023-11-30Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

6 reviews available for acetaminophen and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ArticleYear
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and the Developing Brain.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2021, Oct-15, Volume: 22, Issue:20

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Animals; Animals, Newborn; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Auti

2021
The safety of pediatric use of paracetamol (acetaminophen): a narrative review of direct and indirect evidence.
    Minerva pediatrics, 2022, Volume: 74, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Animals; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Chi

2022
Endocannabinoid System Dysregulation from Acetaminophen Use May Lead to Autism Spectrum Disorder: Could Cannabinoid Treatment Be Efficacious?
    Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2021, Mar-25, Volume: 26, Issue:7

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Cannabinoids; Endocannabinoids; Humans; Receptor, Cannabino

2021
Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: A review.
    Hormones and behavior, 2018, Volume: 101

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Attention; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; C

2018
Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen and Risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression Analysis of Cohort Studies.
    American journal of epidemiology, 2018, 08-01, Volume: 187, Issue:8

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Female; Huma

2018
Use of acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2016, Volume: 77, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Female; Humans; Pregnancy; Prenat

2016

Other Studies

7 other studies available for acetaminophen and Autism Spectrum Disorder

ArticleYear
Sex-specific neurobehavioral and prefrontal cortex gene expression alterations following developmental acetaminophen exposure in mice.
    Neurobiology of disease, 2023, Volume: 177

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Animals; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Female; Gene Expression; Gene Expression Re

2023
Autism spectrum disorder related to unwarranted paracetamol use in pregnancy.
    JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2022, Volume: 72, Issue:12

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Female; Humans; Pregnancy; Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effect

2022
Invited Commentary: The Disillusionment of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) Epidemiology.
    American journal of epidemiology, 2020, 01-31, Volume: 189, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autistic Dis

2020
Association of Cord Plasma Biomarkers of In Utero Acetaminophen Exposure With Risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Childhood.
    JAMA psychiatry, 2020, 02-01, Volume: 77, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Bioma

2020
Prenatal and postnatal exposure to acetaminophen in relation to autism spectrum and attention-deficit and hyperactivity symptoms in childhood: Meta-analysis in six European population-based cohorts.
    European journal of epidemiology, 2021, Volume: 36, Issue:10

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Attention; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperacti

2021
Maternal use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorders in childhood: A Danish national birth cohort study.
    Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research, 2016, Volume: 9, Issue:9

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child

2016
Acetaminophen use in pregnancy and neurodevelopment: attention function and autism spectrum symptoms.
    International journal of epidemiology, 2016, 12-01, Volume: 45, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Attention; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child Developme

2016