Summary
A new study published in a medical journal found no significant link between the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and an increase in autism. This challenges President Donald Trump’s warnings about using Tylenol while pregnant. The research analyzed 43 studies and found no evidence supporting a connection between acetaminophen use and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities in children.
Key Facts
- A study in The Lancet examined 43 studies about acetaminophen use in pregnancy.
- The study found no significant link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities in children.
- Acetaminophen is also known as paracetamol outside the United States.
- President Trump has warned against using acetaminophen during pregnancy due to autism concerns.
- The study supports guidelines recommending acetaminophen as safe for use when pregnant, if used as directed.
- Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, disagrees with claims that acetaminophen causes autism.
- Some experts note that genetics might be more significant risk factors for autism.
- In September, the FDA announced label changes for acetaminophen to reflect concerns about potential risks during pregnancy.
