Warning to pregnant women: 'Acetaminophen e.g. Tylenol, during pregnancy linked to increased risk of ADHD in kids'; SHARYL ATTKISSON
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‘The following is an excerpt from The Vaccine Reaction.
Citing new studies linking the analgesic drug acetaminophen (a chemical also known as paracetamol or by brand names Tylenol and Panadol) to the development of neurological conditions such as autism, attention-deficit disorder and hyperactivity in their children, women in the United States have filed 87 lawsuits in seven states against several pharmacies that sell the drug, including Costco, CVS Health, Rite Aid, Safeway, Target, Walgreens and Walmart.
The women filing the lawsuits allege that the acetaminophen that they took while they were pregnant caused their children’s neurological problems. They say there are more than 20 peer-reviewed studies that have found an association between the development of brain disorders and the use of the over-the-counter analgesic drug, which was licensed in the mid-1950s and is the most widely used physician-recommended pain reliever world-wide.
Plaintiff attorneys specifically cite a 2018 study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem published in the American Journal of Epidemiology on Apr. 24, 2018 that found a 30 percent increase in the relative risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, whose pregnant mothers took high amounts of the drug, and a 20 percent increase in relative risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
According to Ilan Matok, PhD of the Institute for Drug Research in the School of Pharmacy at Hebrew University:
Our findings suggest an association between prolonged acetaminophen use and an increase in the risk of autism and ADHD.4
A more recent study, which was conducted by researchers at Penn State University and published in PLOS One on Sept. 22, 2022, found an association between the regular use of acetaminophen by pregnant mothers and a 20 percent increased risk of ADHD or sleeping problems in their children by the age of three years.
The study authors wrote:
The fact that neurological dysfunction underlies both sleep and attentional issues in children suggests that an important mechanism of influence may be the impact of acetaminophen on prenatal neurology, which may impact the regulation of attention and sleep in the preschool period. On this note, acetaminophen has been found to be associated with reduced brain connectivity of the amygdala, a part of the brain responsible for self-regulation.
One of the concerns about acetaminophen is its role in the depletion of the antioxidant glutathione, which is essential for detoxification.
Mark Hyman, MD of the Cleveland Clinic calls glutathione the “mother of all antioxidants, the master detoxifier and maestro of the immune system.
Acetaminophen depletes the levels of glutathione in the body, making it harder to excrete harmful toxins.
Joseph Mercola, DO has referred to glutathione as the “master antioxidant”—the most powerful antioxidant in the human body, the “one antioxidant” that “keeps all other antioxidants performing at peak levels.
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so is it also fair to assume that Tylenol is unsafe for anyone, at any age, and can exacerbate or cause executive functioning issues at a later point in life, even if not exposed to it in the womb? I ask, because this medicine has been pushed as being a "safe and effective" way to manage pain for people who cannot take ibuprofen, such as the elderly who are on many other medications. Some of these folks are on the maximum dose, every single day for years on end, due to pain of various sorts.
Can this drug contribute to sleep dysregulation in the elderly? How about cognitive decline, memory issues and difficulty with executive functioning tasks (organization of thoughts, brain fog, focusing of attention, task completion)?
geez, this horror has been ongoing for a looong time, mind you, big pHarma&medicalmafia aren't complaining ...aboutlawsuits.com/tylenol-21721/
100 comments eg Kristen I took Tylenol throughout my entire pregnancy with my now 16 yr old. Now he has adhd, odd, & mild autism. I had severe back pain & headaches and it was the only thing I was assured was 100% safe for myself & unborn child. Now I have to live with the guilt had I not taken it my child wouldn't struggle the way he does today.
Mamta I took Tylenol for both of my pregnancies as I was told I can only take Tylenol for pain management . My elder one is on the Autism spectrum and has ADD , my little one is too little to get diagnosed yet. This is awful.. Now I am forever going to live with this guilt. This is awful, heartbreaking and very upsetting.
... Does Tylenol Cause Autism or ADHD Following Use By Pregnant Women?
Some of the studies and evidence suggesting that side effects of Tylenol cause autism and ADHD include:
September 2021 – Study Warns Against Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy: In response to a growing body of evidence highlighting the Tylenol pregnancy risks, researchers warned doctors and the healthcare providers to reconsider the safety of acetaminophen for pregnant women.In findings published in the medical journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers highlighted a series of medical studies that link acetaminophen use during pregnancy and fetal development problems, including the increased risk of children to develop some neurodevelopmental, reproductive and urogenital disorders.
June 2021 – Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Causes Autism and ADHD Risk: A meta-analysis of six European population-based cohort studies was published in the European Journal of Epidemiology, which found that children born to pregnant women who took Tylenol or acetaminophen faced a higher risk of giving birth to children who later develop autism and ADHD.
When compared to children not exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy, researchers discovered children exposed to Tylenol during pregnancy had a 19% increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorders and were 21% more likely to suffer from ADHD symptoms.
September 2020 – Acetaminophen Doubled ADHD Risk: A study published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics suggests that use of Tylenol by pregnant women may impair a developing fetus brain, leading to ADHD symptoms and other neurological disorders.
The findings revealed that children who had acetaminophen in umbilical cord blood were twice as likely to develop ADHD when compared to children without evidence of exposure while in the womb.
“The findings that ADHD and related brain phenotypes are associated with prenatal acetaminophen exposure measured directly in meconium suggest that the safety of the drug’s use during pregnancy should be reevaluated,” researchers stated in conclusion of the study.
October 2019 – Acetaminophen Increased Risk of Autism and ADHD: A study performed by Hopkins University researchers was published in the medical journal JAMA Psychiatry, finding children with the highest levels of acetaminophen in their cord blood at the time of birth had the highest risk of developing autism, adhd and other neurological disorders.
Researchers found that of the children with acetaminophen in their cord blood, 25% were diagnosed with ADHD, 6% with Autism, 4% had both Autism and ADHD, and 30% of children suffered a variety of other developmental disabilities.
The data further revealed the quantity of acetaminophen exposure to a fetus impacted risks. The findings indicated children with the highest levels of acetaminophen in cord blood were three times as likely to have ADHD and nearly four times as likely to have autism, when compared to children with lower doses.
June 2018 – Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Linked to Speech Delays: A 2018 study published in the medical journal European Psychiatry identified a potential link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and child speech delays.
Swedish researchers collected urine samples of pregnant women using Tylenol and other acetaminophen drugs between eight and thirteen weeks of their term, and surveyed parents once the children reached 30 months old. Researchers found the concentrations of acetaminophen collected in urine samples was associated with an increased risk of language, and the highest concentrations were associated with a 10 fold risk of suffering language delays. Children of mothers who reported taking more than six acetaminophen tablets were nearly six times more likely to suffer language delays.
November 2017 – Short-Term Tylenol Exposure During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk: A study by Norwegian researchers was published in the medical journal Pediatrics finding there may be an association between short-term exposure acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and the risk of giving birth to a child who later develops ADHD.
Of 113,000 children enrolled in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, 2,246 of those children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers found any use of acetaminophen during pregnancy resulted in a seven percent increased risk of ADHD in the first trimester, and a 27% increased risk during the third trimester, while use of acetaminophen for 22 to 28 days for fever and infection was linked to a six-fold increased risk of ADHD.
October 2016 – Behavioral Problems Linked To Tylenol During Pregnancy: A study by U.K researchers published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics, which found women who used acetaminophen at 18 and 32 weeks of pregnancy had children with a 42% higher chance of conduct problems, a 31% increased risk of hyperactivity disorders and a 29% increased risk of suffering emotional problems.
Overall, children born to mothers who used Tylenol or other acetaminophen-containing drugs during pregnancy were 46% more likely to have behavioral and attention deficit disorder symptoms than children of mothers who did not take the drug during pregnancy.
June 2016 – Prenatal Tylenol Use Linked to Autism: A study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology found that prenatal use of acetaminophen was associated with greater risk of autism among males, and more cases of ADHD among both boys and girls.
Researchers found the risk of a child developing autism after exposure to acetaminophen in the womb jumped to 41% even after just a single-use. Researchers also found frequent use of Tylenol or other acetaminophen based pain relievers during pregnancy more than doubled the risk of hyperactivity and impulse disorders.
May 2015 – Acetaminophen Pregnancy Use Linked to Hormonal Issues In Boys: Research published in the medical journal Science Translational Medicine suggests pregnant women using acetaminophen may cause infant boys to be born with low testosterone levels, indicating the hormonal interruptions the drug may pose to a fetus.
“This study adds to existing evidence that prolonged use of paracetamol (acetaminophen) in pregnancy may increase the risk of reproductive disorders in male babies,” said authors of the study.
January 2015 – FDA Warns Pregnant Mothers of Side Effects of Using Acetaminophen: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an acetaminophen pregnancy warning (PDF), indicating that expecting mothers should be cautious when selecting or using over-the-counter pain or fever medications.
The agency stated there have been a number of concerns, and not enough research to confirm the safety of an unborn child being exposed to pain relievers such as acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other OTC medications.
April 2014 – Children With In Utero Tylenol Exposure 29% More Likely To Develop ADHD: A study published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics identified a potential link between pregnant mothers using Tylenol and ADHD, as well as hyperkinetic disorders (HKDs).
A review of 64,322 children and mothers enrolled in the Danish National Birth Cohort from 1996 to 2002 revealed mothers who used acetaminophen were 29% more likely to give birth to a child who would eventually be diagnosed with ADHD, and 37% more likely to give birth to a child with HKD by the age of seven.
October 2013 – Behavioral and Cognitive Side Effects from Tylenol Prenatal Exposure: A study by Norwegian researchers was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, finding children whose mothers took Tylenol or acetaminophen during pregnancy for more than 28 days had poorer gross motor development, communication, externalizing behavior, and internalizing behavior when compared to children who were not exposed. However, children exposed to any acetaminophen use while in the womb, even for less than 28 days were still found to have poorer gross motor outcomes.
The study further revealed that the significant adverse developmental outcomes from acetaminophen exposure in the womb were likely to appear by the time a child was three years of age.
Who is Eligible for a Tylenol ADHD or Autism Lawsuit?
Families may be eligible for a Tylenol lawsuit payout that will benefit children diagnosed with ADHD or Autism following exposure during pregnancy to any of the following brand-name or generic acetaminophen drugs:
Tylenol NyQuil®/DayQuil® Excedrin®Alka-Seltzer Plus®Mucinex®Robitussin®Goody’s
Other Drug Containing Acetaminophen (including generic/store brand)