Do antidepressants cause autism
A reader asks if SSRIs during pregnancy raise autism risk. Evidence shows small increased association in a Canadian study but no risk in preconception or first trimester. a 2018 NEJM study found no significant link. Decision should be discussed with a doctor, weighing benefits of mood treatment against potential risks, with consideration of preconception DHA and multivitamins.
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