Robert F. Kennedy Jr issued a warning to the American public that there may be a link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) consumption during pregnancy and autism. Tylenol’s manufacturers, Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, insist that there is no such link. The “anyone but Trump” crowd has taken it as an attack on women, with many liberals posting videos of themselves downing large doses of Tylenol on social media in what they believe is an act of defiance. Yet, Tylenol posted a message on X in 2017: “We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant. Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns today.”
This liberal is not only PREGNANT, but she’s also a DOCTOR who is recording herself taking Tylenol and all to spite President Trump and RFK, Jr.
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“Effective immediately, the FDA will be notifying physicians that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with a very increased risk of autism,” Kennedy declared. “Today, the FDA will issue a physician’s notice about the risk of acetaminophen during pregnancy and begin the process to initiate a safety label change.”
The public deserves to know of any possible side effects. Tylenol was previously considered safe to take during pregnancy in small doses, and that may still be the case for many women, but it is the FDA’s duty to warn consumers of any possible side effects. New guidelines will urge providers to suggest the “lowest effective dose.” Yet, there is absolute outrage surrounding questioning the science and the left is suddenly lobbying for Big Pharma for free.
Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue have quietly dealt with numerous lawsuits filed by parents who believe acetaminophen use during pregnancy led to autism and/or ADHD. Retailers like Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and Target also failed lawsuits for selling the medication without the proper warning label. In re Acetaminophen – ASD/ADHD Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3043), was established in October 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, presided over by Judge Denise L. Cote. Hundreds of individual lawsuits were transferred there, with claims focusing on failure-to-warn under state laws. By 2023, there were 265 cases filed against the drug manufacturers, and that figure doubled by 2024. The majority of these cases were dismissed but one major federal MDL is ongoing.
Health has become political. No one is banning Tylenol or forcing women to experience unnecessary pain during pregnancy. The US health department is finally acting as an advocate for consumers and forcing transparency from pharmaceutical companies. If that offends you, you may also want to consult a doctor.