Trump administration to warn against using Tylenol due to autism risk

Published September 21, 2025 10:19pm ET



The Trump administration is set to advise pregnant women against taking Tylenol due to a possible link between the common painkiller and an increased risk of autism in children, according to multiple reports.

The Washington Post reported on Sunday night that President Donald Trump’s planned Monday announcement on autism will include raising new concerns about acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, and its possible links to the disorder.

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