It was Supposed to be Safe
Taking Tylenol (Acetaminophen) while pregnant is common and acceptable. Doctors agree that the risk associated with taking Tylenol while pregnant is probably outweighed by the risk of an untreated fever. However, new evidence from multiple international studies suggests that it may put a developing fetus at a greater risk of being diagnosed with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder as a child. The U.S. FDA and the European EMA still consider Tylenol to be safe for pregnant women when taken as prescribed and under their doctor's supervision.
Although there is no consensus from major international health authorities at this time, the side effects that were observed in the long-term studies may include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Language Delays
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Other developmental disorders
Choosing Profits Over Babies' Safety
The drug was first sold in 1955 as Tylenol Elixir for Children, and today millions of American adults and children use the drug every week for common ailments such as head and body aches, colds, and fevers. About 52 million consumers in the U.S. use products containing Tylenol each week. Some evidence of the risk to unborn babies goes back more than 25 years.
J&J, the maker of Tylenol, earned $93.8 Billion last year.
Get the Compensation you Deserve
Autism and ADHD affect every individual and every family differently. While many of those diagnosed will live enriching and fulfilling independent lives, others will require a lifetime of care and support. Some may never be able to support themselves economically or ever leave home, requiring a parent to forgo their career or pay for expensive care at home. You should be compensated for this.