FDA will advise doctors about link between autism, acetaminophen use during pregnancy, Trump says

President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be notifying physicians that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy “can be associated with a very increased risk of autism.”

“They are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary,” he said. Trump emphasized that women should not use it during pregnancy “unless medically necessary,” such as for fever.

However, experts caution that autism is caused by multiple factors, and the science concerning the connection between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism is not settled. Acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, has long been considered the only safe over-the-counter option for pain or fever relief for pregnant individuals. Other common pain relief options like ibuprofen or regular-dose aspirin can increase the risk of serious complications during pregnancy. Meanwhile, not treating a fever can also be dangerous for both the fetus and the pregnant person.

Trump made the announcement from the Oval Office alongside US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Trump thanked Kennedy, calling him “the man who brought this issue to the forefront of American politics, along with me.” “We understood a lot more than a lot of people who studied it,” Trump added.

Earlier this month, Tylenol maker Kenvue stated that it had engaged in a “scientific exchange” with HHS officials about the issue and urged pregnant women to consult their healthcare provider before taking any over-the-counter medication.

“Acetaminophen is the safest pain reliever option for pregnant women as needed throughout their entire pregnancy,” the company said in a statement Sunday. “Without it, women face dangerous choices: suffer through conditions like fever that are potentially harmful to both mom and baby or use riskier alternatives.”

The company also noted, “The facts are that over a decade of rigorous research, endorsed by leading medical professionals and global health regulators, confirms there is no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism. We stand with the many public health and medical professionals who have reviewed this science and agree.”

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