Written by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Updated on November 10, 2022 Key takeaways: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are both over-the-counter (OTC) medications for pain. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen work differently in the body. They are also cleared from the body by different organs. This makes it safe to...
They cite a growing body of research that suggests the drug might alter fetal development. The consensus statement, which appears in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology, was supported by signatories from 91 researchers, clinicians, and public health experts around the world. According to the signatories, acetaminophen may be at least partially responsible for rising rates...
By Isabella Cueto Sept. 23, 2021 (STAT) Reprints JUSTIN SULLIVAN/GETTY IMAGES Nearly 100 doctors and scientists issued a consensus statement Thursday warning of possible links between the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and developmental problems in children, including neurological and reproductive issues that start in the womb. In a paper published by Nature Reviews Endocrinology, the...
Exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a child’s risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from the Boston Birth Cohort, a 20-year study of early life factors influencing pregnancy and child development. They found that children whose cord blood samples contained the...
by Jill Sakai, University of Wisconsin-Madison With a new method to synthesize a popular pain-relieving medication from plants rather than fossil fuels, researchers at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center have found a way to relieve two headaches at once. A team led by John Ralph, a professor of biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been awarded a patent...
Acetaminophen kicks off widespread glutathionylation, researchers find AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Acetaminophen is a common pain reliever found in every pharmacy. However, it is also the No. 1 cause of acute liver failure in the United States. In the liver, acetaminophen is converted into a new compound that covalently binds to proteins...
