Keep taking Tylenol during pregnancy, Health Canada says amid Trump claims
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The advisory is the latest pushback on claims raised by U.S. President Donald Trump and his top political health appointees this week linking acetaminophen to autism.
Health Canada says there is “no conclusive evidence” that using Tylenol as directed during pregnancy can cause autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders in newborns.
The advisory issued Wednesday is the latest pushback on claims raised by U.S. President Donald Trump and his top political health appointees this week, which were not backed by any new evidence or research.
“Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment of pain or fever in pregnancy when used as directed,” the Canadian advisory says, using the generic name of the drug commonly marketed as Tylenol. “It should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration needed.
“Untreated fever and pain in pregnant women can pose risks to the unborn child,” it adds.
The advisory notes that acetaminophen has been used safely by millions of Canadians for decades, “including during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.”
Health Canada says taking too much of the drug can cause other harms, including “serious harm” to the liver.
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding and have questions about the use of any medications are urged to talk to their doctor, and contact a health-care provider if their pain lasts for more than five days or if fever lasts over three days.
During a White House news conference Monday, Trump repeatedly warned pregnant women not to take Tylenol “during the entire pregnancy.”
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