A social media post from 2017 by the maker of Tylenol is going viral after President Donald Trump linked the pain reliever to rising autism rates during a news conference this week.
“So taking Tylenol is…not good. I’ll say it, it’s not good,” Trump said. “For this reason, they are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary.”
Medical groups immediately challenged the claim, citing decades of research finding no causal link between acetaminophen and autism. Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, also issued a sharp response, saying there is no credible science that shows taking acetaminophen causes autism.
However, people began pointing to a social media post on “X” from March 2017 that appears to be from Tylenol’s account. It says, “We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant.” The re-post has more than 5 million views and was shared by the White House’s account.
is authentic and was made in response to a customer comment. A Kenvue spokesperson called the eight-year-old post incomplete and out of context in an email to News10NBC. She said their guidance on the safe use of Tylenol hasn’t changed and they recommend pregnant women not take any over-the-counter medication, including acetaminophen, without talking to their doctor first.
While the post is real, it will likely only serve to further fuel the debate without context.
In response to the president’s announcement, the FDA shared an open letter to doctors on the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy. It acknowledges the benefits of the drug but urges clinicians to consider minimizing its use during pregnancy for routine low-grade fevers.
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