Most Antipsychotics During Pregnancy Do Not Increase Neurodevelopmental Risks
The use of most antipsychotics during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the offspring, according to a comprehensive study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The one exception was in children whose mothers took aripiprazole during pregnancy, which was linked with a 36% increased risk of a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder.
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