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Trump's Tylenol Claims Spark Autism Medication Controversy

3/6/2026

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The Lancet study links U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s statements about Tylenol and autism to a 10% drop in Tylenol orders for pregnant women and a 71% rise in leucovorin prescriptions for children.
Medical groups warned against using leucovorin for autism, but some families pursued it after the remarks.
Dr. Susan Sirota criticized the politicization of healthcare, saying it harms patient care.

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The Lancet study links U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s statements about Tylenol and autism to a 10% drop in Tylenol orders for pregnant women and a 71% rise in leucovorin prescriptions for children.
Medical groups warned against using leucovorin for autism, but some families pursued it after the remarks.
Dr. Susan Sirota criticized the politicization of healthcare, saying it harms patient care.