[arista]

Donald Trump 'to link paracetamol use to autism'


[Trump is reportedly expected to claim there
is a link between the use of
paracetamol in pregnancy and the
development of autism - but what does
the evidence say?

Americans consume more than 40% of all the world's
paracetamol, spending in excess of $4bn
a year on products containing acetaminophen
(as it is known in America - or by its leading
brand name, Tylenol).

Autism rates in the US are also on
the rise - going up from about one in
150 children in the year 2000,
to around one in 30 today.

There have also been a number of
well-publicised studies suggesting a correlation
between mothers who took paracetamol
during pregnancy and the birth of a
child with autism or
other neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD.

So surely something must be going on?]


https://news.sky.com/story/donald-tr...-says-13436398

[MTVN]

I heard him randomly start going on about this for ages during his tribute to Charlie Kirk last night

Certainly an interesting theory. The science might not be conclusive about it but people rarely need paracetamol so maybe it's good to challenge it's widespread use

[Maru]

Originally Posted by MTVN

I heard him randomly start going on about this for ages during his tribute to Charlie Kirk last night

Certainly an interesting theory. The science might not be conclusive about it but people rarely need paracetamol so maybe it's good to challenge it's widespread use

Yes, it was random and very inappropriate for a memorial.

Absolutely to the last bits.

[arista]

He is Live now
on all TV news


He has Doctors with him.

[arista]

He says do not take Tylenol


He then Stated Cuba does not take Tylenol
and they no Autism?


BBC has left the live broadcast
All other News still have it

[Maru]

The Tylenol manufacturer is mad. Oh no. I am here for when all of the media suddenly become rabid supporters of the pharmaceutical industry.

The only thing I took during pregnancy was Unisom for morning sickness and prenatal vitamins. I even cut caffeine. My OB got mad because I wouldn't take anything for my symptoms during a URI lol.

Most everything here is labeled not widely tested for safety during pregnancy anyway so technically it's advised to avoid it by the manufacturer. So it might make sense why a lot of people might be taking Tylenol more often than they should especially if they are told the baby may not tolerate anything else. (I believe it is on the safe list.) Just a thought.

[arista]

Yes Maru
we need Family Doctors,
to do a debate on this

[Benjamin]

Does he have any evidence on the link? I’ve not followed it live to know what he presented.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Does he have any evidence on the link? I’ve not followed it live to know what he presented.

I dont believe he presented evidence per se, apart from the Amish dont have Autism, then he shoved Robert Kennedy forward to speak and he is difficult to understand, I think most women avoid all types of drugs in pregnancy, not too many are going to be taking parcetomol on a regular basis

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I dont believe he presented evidence per se, apart from the Amish dont have Autism, then he shoved Robert Kennedy forward to speak and he is difficult to understand, I think most women avoid all types of drugs in pregnancy, not too many are going to be taking parcetomol on a regular basis

Thanks for the summary.

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Does he have any evidence on the link? I’ve not followed it live to know what he presented.

There were some doctors who spoke and some Moms who mostly just seemed to be there to praise Trump for trying but I am of the mind it needs more than just talk to be proven. I am sure there a lot of things we consume that can be problematic, but sifting through any crazy to find a solid consensus needs time...

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I dont believe he presented evidence per se, apart from the Amish dont have Autism, then he shoved Robert Kennedy forward to speak and he is difficult to understand, I think most women avoid all types of drugs in pregnancy, not too many are going to be taking parcetomol on a regular basis

You forgot about the Tylenol skeptic Cubans from aristas post

[Barry.]

I doubt it and it’s kind of an insult to us autistic people

[Maru]

Oh this is definitely winning language here.

The president said the FDA will immediately notify physicians to warn pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen, sold under the brand name Tylenol, 'unless medically necessary,' such as in cases of 'extremely high fever'.

He warned that pregnant women 'have a responsibility' to endure pain instead of taking Tylenol and only take it if they 'can't tough it out' or have an extremely high fever.

Trump makes extraordinary autism announcement, taking aim at Tylenol and vows to rip up jab schedule https://mol.im/a/15123181

[bots]

Has anyone mentioned Kennedy's brain worm yet

[Zizu]

Is Trump allowed to spout out stuff like this with impunity ??

The shares of Paracetamol may drop 25% overnight …

I thought there were rules and guidelines


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[Maru]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Is Trump allowed to spout out stuff like this with impunity ??

The shares of Paracetamol may drop 25% overnight …

I thought there were rules and guidelines


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No the govt will likely be sued and we'll have to pay for all the legal (taxpayers)

[The Slim Reaper]

Making ish up, as usual.

[Maru]

[Maru]

Trump Suggests Amish, Cubans Have ‘No Autism’ Amid Tylenol Announcement
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-sugge...ement-10472916

Trump made several unproven claims during Monday's news conference. "I think I can say that there are certain groups of people that don't take any vaccines or don't take any pills that have no autism," he said, before immediately asking his health officials, "Is that a correct statement by the way?" Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. cited the Amish as an example, prompting Trump to say they have essentially no autism.

The president then extended his claims to Cuba, saying: "I mean, there's a rumor and I don't know if it's still or not that Cuba, they don't have Tylenol because they don't have the money for Tylenol, and they have virtually no autism, OK?"

Scientific research contradicts Trump's claims about both communities. Regarding the Amish, a 2008 study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found autism prevalence in Pennsylvania's Amish population comparable to general population rates. A subsequent 2011 study comparing Amish and non-Amish populations in Ohio found no significant difference in autism rates.

Cuba's autism statistics also contradict Trump's claims. Based on Ministry of Public Health data and records from people receiving autism services, officials estimate that 1 in 2,500 Cuban children have autism spectrum disorder, though they recognize this is likely an underestimate due to flawed surveillance methods, according to MEDICC Review.

Tylenol-maker Kenvue’s stock has lost a quarter of its value in 6 months as momentum grows for autism link despite repeated denials
https://fortune.com/2025/09/22/tylen...p-autism-link/

A pending announcement from the Trump administration linking pain relief drug acetaminophen with autism has stirred investor anxiety in the drug’s primary producer. The share price of Kenvue, the parent company of Tylenol, is down more than 5% on Monday following President Donald Trump’s comments that acetaminophen is “a very big factor” for the risk of autism. Kenvue’s stock is down 25% over the last six months as the company has worked—against investor sentiment—to navigate repeated claims about the pain reliever’s alleged link with autism.

Tylenol maker Kenvue plunges on reports that the White House planned to link the drug to autism
https://www.businessinsider.com/tyle...dy-2025-9?op=1

The move: Shares of Tylenol maker Kenvue fell over 7% on Monday, extending the company's year-to-date loss to 21%, before rebounding by more than 4% in after-hours trading.

Kenvue has said it strongly disagrees with claims that Tylenol is linked to autism, stating it believes science has shown there's no causal link to acetaminophen use.

The stock joins the ranks of other pharmaceutical shares that have struggled in 2025 as Kennedy and the Trump administration try to reshape discussions around public health. Vaccine makers in particular have been under pressure amid changes to vaccine guidance proposed by the government.

Kennedy has said that vaccines can be linked to autism, though many medical experts reject the claim. Pfizer and Merck & Co. are among the companies that have struggled since Kennedy assumed control of the HHS.

[arista]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx20d4lr67lo


38seconds on the BBC Link


And he should have said Cuba has less

[Maru]

My Pediatrician already sent a note out with a comment from the AAP that pretty much translates to "Nope".

Social media will go with anything, so I won't consider that a reference, but I don't see many taking this at face value without very good evidence. I didn't listen to the parts where Trump or Kennedy spoke (only through reading) because I don't really feel politicians are credible on this matter but I did hear the doctors and it wasn't convincing.

There is also the matter of pain relief being critical if it is far too much pain as that adds to stress which is not good for baby also. You usually have to get ahead with meds not wait until you are doing very poorly. That wasn't addressed probably but the comfort of the mother is actually important too.

I don't think it will stop most people from taking it but maybe they take it even less if it's not needed. It wouldn't stop me if I felt I needed it. I just think it's strange this crowd they are appealing to would've been the first to tell us not to trust govt experts... but now here they are insisting we take them at face value when the claim is very large.

[Ammi]

…I mean, this is real life…this is the President of the US….all countries are not equal in how effective autism is diagnosed there…it’s not that it exists less, more that the diagnosis is less…

…many pregnant women don’t take any medications at all while pregnant and yet autism is on the rise…?…/…the logic being because it’s able to be diagnosed more and more…it does feel like another control step, though…the President of the US…(…not medically trained people…)…will decide what a woman can safely take when she’s pregnant…

[bots]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…I mean, this is real life…this is the President of the US….all countries are not equal in how effective autism is diagnosed there…it’s not that it exists less, more that the diagnosis is less…

…many pregnant women don’t take any medications at all while pregnant and yet autism is on the rise…?…/…the logic being because it’s able to be diagnosed more and more…it does feel like another control step, though…the President of the US…(…not medically trained people…)…will decide what a woman can safely take when she’s pregnant…

This is the same man that recommended people inject themselves with disinfectant to fight covid. Are peoples memories really that bad?

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by bots

This is the same man that recommended people inject themselves with disinfectant to fight covid. Are peoples memories really that bad?

…yeah, the bleach recommendation was also what I was thinking yesterday when I heard his words…as I say, it’s kind of laughable but it’s not because this is actually real life and he has such a Messiah/God complex that surely has the medical profession screaming in frustration at his words…