Forceful response to FDA’s action on possible Tylenol and autism link

23 September 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started the process for a label change for paracetamol/acetaminophen (Tylenol and similar products) to reflect evidence suggesting that its use by pregnant women may be associated with an increased risk of neurological conditions such as autism and ADHD in children.

Despite the lack of real proof behind the claims of a link, the agency has also issued a related letter alerting physicians nationwide and has stated that there is evidence of a possible association between autism and use of the drug during pregnancy.

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