Summary
A new study reviewed existing research and found no strong links between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children. The study highlighted flaws in earlier research that suggested a connection. There has been public debate after President Donald Trump claimed that acetaminophen use during pregnancy could be a cause of autism.
Key Facts
- The study reviewed nine previous studies and found no strong evidence linking Tylenol during pregnancy to autism or ADHD.
- President Donald Trump suggested earlier that acetaminophen use while pregnant could lead to autism.
- Pregnant women publicly disagreed with President Trump's warnings, sharing videos of themselves taking Tylenol.
- All nine earlier reviews found some connection between Tylenol during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental issues but had methodological flaws.
- The study pointed out that previous research often did not thoroughly check for bias or consider the full range of evidence.
- Seven of the nine reviewed studies advised against assuming a direct link due to lack of rigorous data.
- The study was published in the British Medical Journal and looks at 40 different primary studies related to the topic.
- The authors called for more investment in research about medication use during pregnancy.
