Trump's Tylenol warning echoes past misconceptions
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A year ago, the maker of Tylenol lauded a federal judge’s dismissal of hundreds of lawsuits alleging the popular painkiller caused autism in children whose mothers took it during pregnancy. The company,
In February 2017, it advised another social media user — who had praised Tylenol "for being pregnancy safe" — to seek a clinician’s advice: "Thanks for the shout out Carrie!" Tylenol wrote. "Just make sure to talk to your doctor before taking Tylenol while you're pregnant."
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Trump says research links Tylenol and autism; scientists say their paper is being misinterpreted
President Trump claimed Tylenol causes autism, but researchers say the evidence doesn’t support a causal relationship. Medical experts maintain acetaminophen is the safest pain medication for pregnant women, with alternative drugs carrying higher risks during pregnancy.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday repeated his call for pregnant women and young children to stop using popular pain medication Tylenol, defying widespread criticism from medical groups, and offered further healthcare advice not backed by science.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
The official White House X account unveiled a provocative — and seemingly effective — social media tactic this week directed at Tylenol.
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Attorneys urge court overseeing Tylenol autism lawsuits to consider Trump administration's stance
Families appealing the dismissal of their lawsuits alleging that Kenvue's Tylenol or generic versions of the pain-relief medication caused their children's autism are asking an appeals court to consider President Donald Trump's new advice that pregnant women avoid the pain killer as it decides whether to revive their lawsuits.
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Should Kids Stay Away From Tylenol, Too?
Trump warned against giving babies Tylenol during the briefing, and a letter from the FDA to physicians -- though focused on acetaminophen use during pregnancy -- referenced the developing livers of young children and their potentially limited ability to metabolize the drug.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday alongside Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump claimed acetaminophen caused autism and told women to "fight like hell" not to take it. The announcement came just months after Kennedy pledged to find the forces behind rising cases of autism in the US.
Tylenol Just Addressed The Viral Tweet Where They Basically Told Pregnant People Not To Use Their Products The response comes days after Donald Trump backed unproven claims linking acetaminophen — sold under the brand name Tylenol — to autism, despite sharing no new evidence.