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Johnson & Johnson Knew > The autism-acetaminophen connection

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39 minutes ago, BKKBike09 said:

I think this is a much more complex topic than simply "acetaminophen + pregnancy = autism".

 

I agree.  My claim isn't that paracetamol is a major cause, much less the only cause.  I'm just refuting TGJiB's and others' characterization that there is no evidence and this is just something RFK Jr and Trump pulled out of their butts.

 

Here's yet another peer reviewed study from 2017 (one of many out there if you look): 

 

The role of oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure from birth to early childhood in the induction of autism - PubMed

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/  (Reference #28415925)

 

I'm just glad we finally have someone at the helm who's willing to stand up to Pharma and look into it and not tell us to pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

 

As far as conspiracies, I'd point out that acetaminophen (paracetamol) has been off patent and OTC for decades now, so there are literally dozens of companies on the hook for liability.  And J&J themselves have pointed out that over 600 of the prescription medicines contain Tylenol as a component.  So I'm not expecting any admissions from them, or a fair legal fight.  There's too much money involved.

 

On an aside, they may want to look at data from Thailand, where it's widely used.  It may be a differentiating factor because Thailand doesn't have the exact same childhood vaccination schedule.  (Which is another possible vector that needs to be investigated and not swept under the rug).

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  • TallGuyJohninBKK
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    Of course, the above report is a bit hard to swallow since there is NO proven autism-acetaminophen connection, though there has been a lot of studies and discussion on the topic -- which could well ha

  • WorriedNoodle
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    No need to read past this first of the first sentence.   The Daily Caller is an American news and opinion website.     Political Leaning: It is widely described as a conservative or rig

  • Also interesting that J&J spun off the division of the company that makes Tylenol products (along with the liability) in 2023.    It's now a separate company called Kenvue.   O

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3 hours ago, Red Phoenix said:

Color me surprised when visiting their 'Funding' page and reading how 'truly grassroots' they are...

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If you dig deep enough, they're all bought and paid for.

 

1 hour ago, impulse said:

 

If you dig deep enough, they're all bought and paid for.

 

 

So that must mean you and Red Phoenix too!  Everyone is corrupt. No one actually tries to do what's best for people.

 

That's your story. And you're sticking to it!   :cheesy:

27 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

So that must mean you and Red Phoenix too!  Everyone is corrupt. No one actually tries to do what's best for people.

 

That's your story. And you're sticking to it!   

 

I don't get a dime trolling for lefties.  I do it for the fun.

 

5 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:
7 hours ago, impulse said:

On an aside, have you seen the idiot pregnant lefties snarfing down Acetaminophen just to spite Trump?  I hope it's just an urban myth, but it seems one of them is in hospital on a ventilator after spiting Trump by popping multiple Tylenol.  That'll teach Trump supporters.

 

The pregnant woman on a ventilator?

As with all of these crackpot AN posts.......check the sources.

 

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demstate.com

resistthemainstream.com

survivethenews.com

rifnote.com

news.joshwho.net

rifttv.com

artfuldillettante.com

lucianne.com

freerepublic.com

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infowars.com

 

I got it from Joe Rogan.  (Story's in Daily Caller)

 

Here's his quote:  

 

“I’ve been fascinated by these videos of pregnant women taking Tylenol to show Trump that they don’t believe in what RFK Jr. is saying, that it’s somehow or another anti-science — when this science came from Harvard,” Rogan said. “That’s where the study came from. He’s not making things up. And these people are like on TikTok — they’re pregnant women taking Tylenol.”

 

And here's a quote from one of the stable geniuses posting on Tik Tok:

 

“Here’s is me, a PREGNANT woman, taking TYLENOL because I believe in science and not someone who has no medical background,” text on the video says.

 

Poor kid's not even born yet, and I feel sorry for him/her.  Mom's willing to risk her kid's health to stick it to the Bad Orange Man.

 

5 hours ago, Stiddle Mump said:

Dear me!

 

People, including preggers ladies, get fevers for a reason. It helps the body rid itself of toxins.

 

 

 

Okay, I admit I was wrong.

Fever is the body's way of flushing out a toxic fetus.

 

Fever during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, can increase the risk of miscarriage and may lead to birth defects. It's important to manage high fevers to protect both maternal and fetal health.

 

Alternative medicinely, pregnant "persons" may skip the Tylenol in case of fever for a free all-natural holistic abortion!

 

  • Mild Antipyretics: Over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen can help lower fever but should be taken under medical guidance.
  • Avoid Self-Medicating:: Always consult your healthcare provider before taking any medication during pregnancy.

https://wellwisp.com/can-fever-cause-early-pregnancy-miscarriage/

1 hour ago, impulse said:

 

I got it from Joe Rogan.  (Story's in Daily Caller)

 

Here's his quote:  

 

“I’ve been fascinated by these videos of pregnant women taking Tylenol to show Trump that they don’t believe in what RFK Jr. is saying, that it’s somehow or another anti-science — when this science came from Harvard,” Rogan said. “That’s where the study came from. He’s not making things up. And these people are like on TikTok — they’re pregnant women taking Tylenol.”

 

And here's a quote from one of the stable geniuses posting on Tik Tok:

 

“Here’s is me, a PREGNANT woman, taking TYLENOL because I believe in science and not someone who has no medical background,” text on the video says.

 

Poor kid's not even born yet, and I feel sorry for him/her.  Mom's willing to risk her kid's health to stick it to the Bad Orange Man.

 

 

Sure, Joe saw some pregnant "persons" taking the recommended dose of Tylenol.

 

I was referencing your question about the urban legend of one pregnant "person" swallowing an entire bottle of Tylenol and winding up in a coma on a respirator.

 

 

6 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

Sure, Joe saw some pregnant "persons" taking the recommended dose of Tylenol.

 

I was referencing your question about the urban legend of one pregnant "person" swallowing an entire bottle of Tylenol and winding up in a coma on a respirator.

 

Google:  tylenol tik tok ventilator

 

It may be an urban myth, but I don't make this crap up.

 

3 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Google:  tylenol tik tok ventilator

 

It may be an urban myth, but I don't make this crap up.

 

 

I din't say you made it up..........you asked about it.

 

"On an aside, have you seen the idiot pregnant lefties snarfing down Acetaminophen just to spite Trump?  I hope it's just an urban myth, but it seems one of them is in hospital on a ventilator after spiting Trump by popping multiple Tylenol."

 

I ran the googles and found a couple dozen tinfoil underpants sites repeating the legend.  No credible sources, though.

5 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

I ran the googles and found a couple dozen tinfoil underpants sites repeating the legend.

 

We wingnuts refer to those as "spoiler alerts".  Watch this space.

 

Tell me you don't think this lunatic would snarf down enough Tylenol to put herself in the hospital, just to prove Trump wrong:

 

ScreamingLeftyBxW.jpg.9f2644a67e5e01b441fa28089d43ac19.jpg

 

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

We wingnuts refer to those as "spoiler alerts".  Watch this space.

 

Tell me you don't think this lunatic would snarf down enough Tylenol to put herself in the hospital, just to prove Trump wrong:

 

ScreamingLeftyBxW.jpg.9f2644a67e5e01b441fa28089d43ac19.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

Not just a coma now............some of the wackadoodlers are claiming it was a fatal overdose.

 

freerepublic.com

lucianne.com

rightedition.com

tjvnews.com

madspace.com

 

An update on the story about the story:

 

Overdosed On Tylenol To Prove Trump Wrong -- No Reply To Multiple Requests For Independent Verification

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/know-nicole-siroteks-claim-pregnant-064156694.html

3 hours ago, impulse said:

On an aside, they may want to look at data from Thailand, where it's widely used.

 

Yes  Paracetamol  is very widely used in Thailand ,

aspirin is almost like a controled drug now..not saying that pregnant women should take aspirin.

8 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Not just a coma now............some of the wackadoodlers are claiming it was a fatal overdose.

 

freerepublic.com

lucianne.com

rightedition.com

tjvnews.com

madspace.com

 

An update on the story about the story:

 

Overdosed On Tylenol To Prove Trump Wrong -- No Reply To Multiple Requests For Independent Verification

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/know-nicole-siroteks-claim-pregnant-064156694.html

 

It wouldn't be the first time an urban myth was wrong. 

 

I still remember the one about Mikey dying from eating too many pop-rocks.  That was decades before Tik Tok.  And you may have to be an American of a certain age to even remember it.

 

J & J recommends against

preggy women taking Tylonal

or any of their meds.

 

4 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

It wouldn't be the first time an urban myth was wrong. 

 

I still remember the one about Mikey dying from eating too many pop-rocks.  That was decades before Tik Tok.  And you may have to be an American of a certain age to even remember it.

 

 

For many years, Mikey was the subject of an urban legend that purported that he had died after consuming Pop Rocks and Coke, supposedly causing a fatal stomach rupture. [14] In fact, the actor who played Mikey, John Gilchrist, is still alive as of September 2025.

 

I'm waiting for the thread claiming that Pop Rocks causes autisms.

6 minutes ago, papa al said:

J & J recommends against

preggy women taking Tylonal

or any of their meds.

 

 

Nice quote mine.

Now show the entire J&J recommendation.

 

Kenvue responded to the old post, saying Thursday in a statement, “This is being taken out of context – we do not make recommendations on taking any medications in pregnancy because that is the job of a healthcare provider.”

 

“This eight-year-old consumer response is incomplete and did not address our full guidance on the safe use of Tylenol which has not changed,” the company added, reiterating, “We recommend pregnant women do not take any over-the-counter medication, including acetaminophen, without talking to their doctor first.

 

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5522205-tylenol-pregnancy-safety/

4 hours ago, impulse said:

 

I agree.  My claim isn't that paracetamol is a major cause, much less the only cause.  I'm just refuting TGJiB's and others' characterization that there is no evidence and this is just something RFK Jr and Trump pulled out of their butts.

 

Here's yet another peer reviewed study from 2017 (one of many out there if you look): 

 

The role of oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure from birth to early childhood in the induction of autism - PubMed

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/  (Reference #28415925)

 

I'm just glad we finally have someone at the helm who's willing to stand up to Pharma and look into it and not tell us to pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

 

As far as conspiracies, I'd point out that acetaminophen (paracetamol) has been off patent and OTC for decades now, so there are literally dozens of companies on the hook for liability.  And J&J themselves have pointed out that over 600 of the prescription medicines contain Tylenol as a component.  So I'm not expecting any admissions from them, or a fair legal fight.  There's too much money involved.

 

On an aside, they may want to look at data from Thailand, where it's widely used.  It may be a differentiating factor because Thailand doesn't have the exact same childhood vaccination schedule.  (Which is another possible vector that needs to be investigated and not swept under the rug).

Conclusion from the above study..

 

 

 

"Oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure may interact to increase the risk of autism. While oxidative stress and inflammation have long been implicated in autism, acetaminophen exposure during critical periods of development may represent an important missing link.”

 

 

4 hours ago, impulse said:

 

I agree.  My claim isn't that paracetamol is a major cause, much less the only cause.  I'm just refuting TGJiB's and others' characterization that there is no evidence and this is just something RFK Jr and Trump pulled out of their butts.

 

Here's yet another peer reviewed study from 2017 (one of many out there if you look): 

 

The role of oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure from birth to early childhood in the induction of autism - PubMed

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/  (Reference #28415925)

 

I'm just glad we finally have someone at the helm who's willing to stand up to Pharma and look into it and not tell us to pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

 

As far as conspiracies, I'd point out that acetaminophen (paracetamol) has been off patent and OTC for decades now, so there are literally dozens of companies on the hook for liability.  And J&J themselves have pointed out that over 600 of the prescription medicines contain Tylenol as a component.  So I'm not expecting any admissions from them, or a fair legal fight.  There's too much money involved.

 

On an aside, they may want to look at data from Thailand, where it's widely used.  It may be a differentiating factor because Thailand doesn't have the exact same childhood vaccination schedule.  (Which is another possible vector that needs to be investigated and not swept under the rug).

 

As a Nobel Prize winner was quoted here the other day, someone who goes looking out can find some published studies declaring that the earth is flat --  and countless more concluding that it isn't.  Just because there is one or a couple studies out there making some assertion, doesn't mean that's the consensus or best opinion of experts in the subject, which certainly is the case with your cite:

 

ACOG, AAP Respond to White House Autism Announcements on Acetaminophen, Leucovorin

(American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

 

“Suggestions that acetaminophen use in pregnancy causes autism are not only highly concerning to clinicians but also irresponsible when considering the harmful and confusing message they send to pregnant patients, including those who may need to rely on this beneficial medicine during pregnancy,” Steven Fleischman, MD, MBA, president of ACOG, said in a statement.1 “Today’s announcement by HHS is not backed by the full body of scientific evidence and dangerously simplifies the many and complex causes of neurologic challenges in children. It is highly unsettling that our federal health agencies are willing to make an announcement that will affect the health and well-being of millions of people without the backing of reliable data.”

 

In the statement, Fleischman cites a lack of “reputable” studies successfully concluding that the use of acetaminophen in any trimester of pregnancy causes neurodevelopmental disorders in children. He additionally points to methodological limitations of research suggesting such a link, including lack of a control for confounding factors or use of unreliable self-reported data.1

 

Acetaminophen is one of the few options available to pregnant patients to treat pain and fever, which can be harmful to pregnant people when left untreated. Maternal fever, headaches as an early sign of preeclampsia, and pain are all managed with the therapeutic use of acetaminophen, making acetaminophen essential to the people who need it,” Fleischman said.1 “The conditions people use acetaminophen to treat during pregnancy are far more dangerous than any theoretical risks and can create severe morbidity and mortality for the pregnant person and the fetus.” [emphasis added]

 

https://www.hcplive.com/view/acog-aap-respond-white-house-autism-announcements-acetaminophen-leucovorin

 

 

"“In more than two decades of research on the use of acetaminophen in pregnancy, not a single reputable study has successfully concluded that the use of acetaminophen in any trimester of pregnancy causes neurodevelopmental disorders in children. In fact, the two highest-quality studies on this subject—one of which was published in JAMA last year—found no significant associations between use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and children’s risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability"

 

https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2025/09/acog-affirms-safety-benefits-acetaminophen-pregnancy

 

 But hey, if you think Donald Trump and RFK Jr. know better than the U.S. national association of obstetrician and gynecologist specialists, I guess everybody has a hill they want to die on.

 

 

28 minutes ago, Bacon1 said:

Conclusion from the above study..

 

"Oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure may interact to increase the risk of autism. While oxidative stress and inflammation have long been implicated in autism, acetaminophen exposure during critical periods of development may represent an important missing link.”

 

I'm not aiming this at you specifically, but more in a general direction.

 

Can you see how that changes the goalposts?  Others are claiming that there are no studies associating acetaminophen with autism.  That's patently false.  And when someone points that out, the new goalpost becomes "there's no absolute proof" (as if that's even possible- and I skipped a few backpedaling steps there).

 

It's like "if you take the jab, you won't get Covid" became "It doesn't stop you from getting it, but it'll be milder" (That was down to Omicron, BTW.  It was milder, shots or not.)

 

Or "the shot stays at the injection site" became "it gets all over your body, but there's no proof it'll kill you".  (Not yet, anyway)  They change the goalposts every time they're proven wrong.  Then claim "See?  We're right".

 

Edit: And if they did prove the autism/acetaminophen connection, they'd take it off the market.  Not change the warning on the box.

 

 

(more)

 

"Several studies included in the Prada et al. 2025 systematic review are not considered high quality and have at least one—if not several—of the following limitations:

 

  • They rely on self-reported acetaminophen use, with considerable potential for recall bias, or biased reporting of events or experiences due to inaccurate or incomplete recounting
  • They include limited or no information on dosage and duration of the acetaminophen exposure
  • They feature a number of different kinds of assessment of neurodevelopmental milestones over time instead of using a single standardized, uniform assessment method
  • They lack controls for confounding factors"

https://www.acog.org/clinical-information/physician-faqs/acetaminophen-in-pregnancy

 

7 minutes ago, impulse said:

Can you see how that changes the goalposts?  Others are claiming that there are no studies associating acetaminophen with autism. 

 

You're deliberately leaving out the crucial and continuously used terms -- "reputable studies" or "high quality studies."

 

No one here, or anything I've posted, has said there are just "no" studies period. Nor are the doctors saying that. But then again, you're just trying to misrepresent the issue for your entertainment.

 

 

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I don't get a dime trolling for lefties.  I do it for the fun.

 

 

 

 

 

8 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

But hey, if you think Donald Trump and RFK Jr. know better than the U.S. national association of obstetrician and gynecologist specialists, I guess everybody has a hill they want to die on.

 

I may trust the CDC if they had a better track record.  4% of the people, 16-20% of the deaths, in spite of spending more (by far) than anyone else.

6 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

I may trust the CDC if they had a better track record.  4% of the people, 16-20% of the deaths, in spite of spending more (by far) than anyone else.

 

The sources cited in this thread aren't the CDC, but keep on throwing out your irrelevancies.

 

------------------------------

 

And re your CDC irrelevancy above:

 

And lots of people who refused to get COVID vaccines despite the CDC's advice and refused to wear masks despite the CDC's advice, and ended up in morgues because of it.

 

 

3 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

You're deliberately leaving out the crucial and continuously used terms -- "reputable studies" or "high quality studies."

 

No one here, or anything I've posted, has said there are just "no" studies period. Nor are the doctors saying that. But then again, you're just trying to misrepresent the issue for your entertainment.

 

I linked to a high quality, peer reviewed study.  It just doesn't conform the answer you want.

24 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

I linked to a high quality, peer reviewed study.  It just doesn't conform the answer you want.

 

In looking at your cited study, it appears to be making its Tylenol claims specifically regarding babies and young children, and NOT about Tylenol given to women during pregnancy -- which is the subject of the matter here.

 

Also, peer reviewed isn't the end-all and be-all of quality.

 

And it's not the matter of any answer I may want, because I don't want any, having no personal expertise in the field. But I do have enough knowledge to generally be guided by the experts on a given subject, and their assessment of the relevant science/research.

 

I'm just speaking up on their behalf, since they're not here to do it themselves.

 

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5 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

You're deliberately leaving out the crucial and continuously used terms -- "reputable studies" or "high quality studies."

No one here, or anything I've posted, has said there are just "no" studies period. Nor are the doctors saying that. But then again, you're just trying to misrepresent the issue for your entertainment.

And studies whose results are not aligned with the accepted narrative are of course considered non-trustworthy or low quality.  

Such inconvenient results from a study will also almost guarantee that it will not be accepted for publication in 'trustworthy' journals. 

A self-fufilling prophecy ensuring the accepted narrative is confirmed and that only when the evidence is absolutely overwhelming and irrefutable that the narrative can be challenged and corrected as 'new scientific insights'.       

 

10 hours ago, impulse said:

On an aside, have you seen the idiot pregnant lefties snarfing down Acetaminophen just to spite Trump?  I hope it's just an urban myth, but it seems one of them is in hospital on a ventilator after spiting Trump by popping multiple Tylenol.  That'll teach Trump supporters.

 

I conducted a web search and couldn't find much information about it.   It wouldn't surprise me, white left-wing women are mentally ill. 

47 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Also, peer reviewed isn't the end-all and be-all of quality.

Peer review is not what it's cracked up to be. 

 

Peer review: a flawed process at the heart of science and journals

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1420798

 

Peer review is at the heart of the processes of not just medical journals but of all of science. It is the method by which grants are allocated, papers published, academics promoted, and Nobel prizes won. Yet it is hard to define. It has until recently been unstudied. And its defects are easier to identify than its attributes. Yet it shows no sign of going away. Famously, it is compared with democracy: a system full of problems but the least worst we have.

And refutations from other quarters. The response seems pretty overwhelming and  consistent from organizations throughout the medical / public health world:

 

"In a statement, the Coalition of Autism Scientists said: “The data cited do not support the claim that Tylenol causes autism and leucovorin is a cure, and only stoke fear and falsely suggest hope when there is no simple answer.”

..............

 

"The United Kingdom’s National Health Service also issued a statement referring to Trump’s claim and reiterated that there was “no robust evidence to support this claim”.

 

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/24/who-debunks-trump-claim-on-autism-link-to-paracetamol-during-pregnancy

 

WHO statement on autism-related issues

24 September 2025

 

"The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy."

...

Extensive research has been undertaken over the past decade, including large-scale studies, looking into links between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism. At this time, no consistent association has been established. 

 

WHO recommends that all women continue to follow advice of their doctors or health workers, who can help assess individual circumstances and recommend necessary medicines. Any medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the first three months, and in line with advice from health professionals."

 

(more)

 

https://www.who.int/news/item/24-09-2025-who-statement-on-autism-related-issues

 

 

Paracetamol and pregnancy - reminder that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe

 

Patients should be reminded and reassured that there is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children. Paracetamol is recommended as the first-choice pain reliever for pregnant women, used at the lowest dose and for the shortest duration. It also acts as an antipyretic and is therefore used to treat fever.

 

From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Published: 23 September 2025
 

https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/paracetamol-and-pregnancy-reminder-that-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe

 

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Paracetamol in pregnancy: no evidence of a link to autism

People should feel reassured that using paracetamol, in line with NHS advice, is safe

 

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

 

Published 23 September 2025

 

"Recent claims from US President Donald Trump have suggested that taking paracetamol in pregnancy may cause autism. These comments have caused understandable concern, but health experts and autism charities are clear: there is no credible evidence to support this claim."

 

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/news/news-archive/paracetamol-in-pregnancy-no-evidence-of-a-link-to-autism/

It's  also pretty interesting that the Trump-appointed U.S.  FDA director, in his recent notice on the Tylenol-autism topic, didn't go anywhere near as far as Trump, and specifically did not declare there to be a confirmed link or advise that pregnant women not take Tylenol, unlike Trump. This is what Trump's own appointed FDA director wrote in a memo to doctors:

 

Notice to Physicians on the Use of Acetaminophen During Pregnancy

 

September 22, 2025

 

"In recent years, evidence has accumulated suggesting that the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women may be associated with an increased risk of neurological conditions such as autism and ADHD in children. Some studies have described that the risk may be most pronounced when acetaminophen is taken chronically throughout pregnancy to childbirth. These concerns may be magnified by the fact that a very young child’s liver may still be developing and thus a child’s ability to metabolize the drug may be limited.


To be clear, while an association between acetaminophen and autism has been described in many studies, a causal relationship has not been established and there are contrary studies in the scientific literature. The association is an ongoing area of scientific debate and clinicians should be aware of the issue in their clinical decision-making, especially given that most short-term fevers in pregnant women and young children do not require medication.


In the spirit of patient safety and prudent medicine, clinicians should consider minimizing the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy for routine low-grade fevers. This consideration should also be balanced with the fact that acetaminophen is the safest over-the-counter alternative in pregnancy among all analgesics and antipyretics; aspirin and ibuprofen have well-documented adverse impacts on the fetus." [emphasis added]

 

https://www.fda.gov/media/188843/download

 

The statement probably leans a bit far in giving credibility to the various studies claiming an association-- ones that most medical and public health groups seem to discount. And calling it an ongoing subject of scientific debate, whereas most medical groups say there isn't really any debate. But other than that, I don't think most of the  medical groups opining on this would have too much problem with this guy's memo. Especially since they already were long advising pregnant women to check with their doctor first and then, if using Tylenol, use for the lowest dose and shortest duration possible.

 

Specifically, as shown below:

ACOG Recommendation

"ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen remains the analgesic and antipyretic of choice during pregnancy. Judicious use at the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration, in consultation with an obstetrician–gynecologist or other obstetric care professional, remains consistent with best practice."

 

https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2025/09/acetaminophen-use-in-pregnancy-and-neurodevelopmental-outcomes

 

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Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.