Trump claims FDA links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism
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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."
Fevers during pregnancy can be dangerous, and acetaminophen is the go-to treatment for them. Doctors worry what will happen if women are afraid to take it.
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Read the Letter FDA Sent Doctors on Tylenol Use in Pregnancy
In the spirit of patient safety and prudent medicine, clinicians should consider minimizing the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy for routine low-grade fevers. This consideration should also be balanced with the fact that acetaminophen is the safest over-the-counter alternative in pregnancy among all analgesics and antipyretics;
Tylenol, meanwhile, is one of the few drugs currently recommended for fever reduction during pregnancy. Other medications for reducing fever, such as ibuprofen, used in medications like Advil, and naproxen, which is used in Aleve, can impact fetal development.
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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.
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