Can acetaminophen during pregnancy cause autism/ADHD in children?
by November 30, 2022
In recent years, concerns have been raised about the potential link between the use of Tylenol and other acetaminophen-based products during pregnancy and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. While the makers of Tylenol have denied any wrongdoing, lawsuits have been filed alleging that the company was negligent in how their product and generic acetaminophen may have endangered women who used the drug during pregnancy and whose child developed ASD.
The timeline of events leading up to these lawsuits is complex. In 2008, a study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggested a possible link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of ASD in children. However, subsequent studies have produced conflicting results, with some finding a link and others finding no association.
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer that is commonly used during pregnancy to treat headaches, muscle aches, and other symptoms. However, the drug can cross the placenta and reach the developing fetus, potentially causing harm. Some studies have suggested that acetaminophen use during pregnancy may be linked to developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
The lawsuits resulting from these concerns have alleged that the makers of Tylenol were negligent in how they marketed and sold their product to pregnant women. Plaintiffs have argued that the company should have warned women of the potential risks associated with acetaminophen use during pregnancy and that they should have conducted more rigorous testing of their product.
The average Tylenol autism settlement varies depending on the specific circumstances of each case. However, settlements in similar cases have ranged from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. To qualify for a Tylenol autism lawsuit, a person must have used Tylenol or other acetaminophen-based products during pregnancy and must have a child who has been diagnosed with ASD.
Did you take Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy and did your child develop autism?
