El paracetamol en el embarazo no eleva el riesgo de autismo, TDAH o discapacidad en niños
Un metaanálisis de 43 estudios los resultados proporcionaron "pruebas sólidas" de que tomar paracetamol durante el embarazo es seguro.
TL;DR
- A new meta-analysis of 43 studies concludes that paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children.
- The study, published in 'The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health', used rigorous research methods, including sibling comparisons, to control for genetic and environmental factors.
- Previous concerns, potentially raised by the Trump administration in September 2025, were based on biased and incomplete earlier reports.
- Observed associations between paracetamol and developmental disorders are likely due to other maternal factors such as pain, fever, or genetic predisposition, not the drug itself.
- Paracetamol remains a safe option for pregnant women experiencing pain or fever when taken as directed, and avoiding it could pose risks.
- Experts believe this review should settle the debate and redirect focus towards creating a more inclusive world for individuals with developmental disabilities.