"Trump said the FDA would issue a notice to physicians about the risk of acetaminophen during pregnancy and begin the process to make a safety label change. "With Tylenol, don't take it, don't take it," Trump said, adding that pregnant women should limit use unless it's medically necessary and consult with their doctors about using it "if you can't tough it out." He said federal health officials would instruct clinicians to exercise best judgment to prescribe the lowest dose of acetaminophen for the shortest duration. Trump also reversed himself on recent comments about vaccines, warning of the dangers of administering multiple childhood vaccines at once."
"Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, said in a statement that it believes scientific evidence clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism. "We strongly disagree with any suggestion otherwise," the company said. Some studies have found that prenatal exposure to the pain medication increased the risk of both autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. But a large study of data from more than 2 million children in Sweden concluded in 2024 that there was no connection, instead pointing to possible genetic factors."
President Trump urged pregnant women to avoid or limit acetaminophen use unless medically necessary and recommended consulting physicians if pain relief is required. The FDA will issue a notice to physicians about potential risks and begin a process to change acetaminophen safety labeling. Federal health officials will advise clinicians to prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Officials also raised concerns about administering multiple childhood vaccines at once. The maker of Tylenol disputes a causal link to autism. Some studies report increased autism and ADHD risks from prenatal exposure, while a large Swedish study found no connection and suggested genetic factors.
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