Explain Why Acetaminophen is Still Okay in Pregnancy

October 2016

Women will be asking, again, whether acetaminophen is still the best choice to treat pain during pregnancy.

They're hearing that pregnant women who use acetaminophen might be more likely to have children with ADHD or other behavioral problems.

But don't let the media hype change your recommendations.

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Table of Contents

Influenza Explain How Fluad Compares to Fluzone High-Dose for Seniors
Vaccines Feel Comfortable Giving Any Flu Vaccine to Patients Who Get Hives From Eggs
Opioids Suggest Alternatives to Avoid Dispensing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Together
Diabetes Don't Jump to Insulin Even if Glucose is Very High in New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Watch for Gallbladder Problems in Patients Using GLP-1 Agonists
Interactions Know When to Call and When to Monitor for Serotonin Syndrome
Pregnancy Explain Why Acetaminophen is Still Okay in Pregnancy
Gout Ensure the New Gout Med Zurampic Is Not Used By Itself
Antithrombotics Look for Atrial Fib Patients Who May Need Anticoagulation
Medicare Point Out What's New For 2017 Medicare Part D Plans
Adverse Events Recommend Limiting the Dose of Hydroxyzine to 100 mg/day in Adults