Paxil Birth Defect Studies
Acetaminophen does not appear to increase the risk of birth defects, researchers say. For their study, the scientists reviewed data from a large U.S. study that included more than 11,000 children who had been born with such congenital defects as cleft lip and spina bifida. They found no link between acetaminophen use and the incidence of birth defects. In fact, women who took the pain reliever to treat fevers in the first trimester of their pregnancy appeared to have a lower risk of some birth...
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