Trump claims FDA links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism
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Is Tylenol safe to use during pregnancy? What Illinois health agencies want patients to know
President Donald Trump claims Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to autism in children. Find out what medical experts in Illinois say.
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."
Experts say that pregnant people should not be afraid to take Tylenol, rebuking unproven claims made by the Trump administration that it can cause autism.
The Trump administration has thrust Tylenol into the spotlight this week with its warnings about a potential link to autism when taken by pregnant women. However, the actual guidance coming from the administration is more nuanced than President Trump’s repeated “don’t take Tylenol” urgings at a Tuesday press conference.