Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines linked to long‐term risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

A nationwide cohort study conducted in South Korea has concluded that prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines or Z‐drugs is associated with increased long‐term risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring. The association was found to be stronger for benzodiazepines alone than for Z‐drugs alone.

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The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update
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2026-03-14
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https://doi.org/10.1002/pu.31427
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines linked to long‐term risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines linked to long‐term risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

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Abstract

A nationwide cohort study conducted in South Korea has concluded that prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines or Z‐drugs is associated with increased long‐term risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring. The association was found to be stronger for benzodiazepines alone than for Z‐drugs alone.

The Brown University Psychopharmacology UpdateVol. 37(4)
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