Tylenol in Pregnant Women Increases Risk of Autistic Children...There is no clear scientific evidence from the medical community and manufacturers against Trump's claim
Sep 23, 2025
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U.S. President Trump held a press conference at the White House on the 22nd (local time) and said he would notify doctors of this through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and that the FDA would strongly recommend restricting Tylenol use during pregnancy unless it is medically necessary, such as a severe high fever. Accordingly, the FDA is expected to change the label of acetaminophen (a raw material for Tylenol), stating that pregnant women are more likely to give birth to autistic children if they take Tylenol.
President Trump presents statistics showing that the prevalence of autism has increased by about 400% compared to 2000 and "Don't take Tylenol. Don't give it to the baby, either." He then argued that "Cuba is said to have no autism because there is no Tylenol." In addition, reporters pointed out that it is impossible to link Tylenol with autism based on theories that have not been medically proven. "If you don't eat at least, nothing will happen." even refuted the argument with logic.
The White House also supported President Trump's claim by presenting a number of studies that show that the use of acetaminophen in pregnant women, especially in late pregnancy, can have long-term neurological effects on children.
Acetaminophen is a drug that doctors have prescribed for pain or fever in pregnant women because it is safe for the fetus compared to ibuprofen or naphroxen painkillers, which are not recommended for pregnant women. Confusion seems to be increasing over the claim that Tylenol, which has been considered relatively safe, could lead to the birth of autistic babies.
Earlier, President Trump declared a 'war' with multinational pharmaceutical companies, saying they were selling drugs to Americans at high prices, and Tylenol was manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, one of the targeted pharmaceutical companies. Currently, Kenvue, which has been converted from Johnson & Johnson's over-the-counter and consumer health care division into an independent listed company, is in charge of production and sales.
In this regard, there are also many objections that there is a lack of clear scientific evidence on the connection between Tylenol and autism.
The New York Times, The Washington Post and others have repeatedly made "unscientific claims that could spark controversy" and are in a similar vein to the false connection between vaccines and autism" quoted the medical community as saying. Experts emphasized that the creation of fear about the safety of general painkillers such as Tylenol should be approached carefully, along with the fact that `genetic effects dominate in the cause of autism.' Health authorities in each country, including the FDA, have yet to find a clear connection, and the U.S. College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has also emphasized that Tylenol is safe for pregnant women.
Kenview and Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Tylenol, also strongly refuted President Trump's claims that `the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and the risk associated with autism' and officially stated that there is `no scientific basis.' Ken View, Johnson & Johnson "Acetaminophen is the safest option for painkillers needed in pregnant women, and a number of studies and reviews by health authorities and the medical community worldwide have not confirmed a causal relationship with autism"Tylenol reaffirmed its position that it is recognized by global regulatory agencies such as the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
However, after President Trump's announcement, Kenview's stock price plunged more than 7%, showing an immediate impact on the market.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
