Texas Sues Tylenol Makers Over Hidden Autism Risks
A lawsuit was filed in Texas by the state's Attorney General, Ken Paxton, against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, the companies behind popular pain reliever Tylenol. The lawsuit claims that these pharmaceutical giants knowingly concealed a link between their product and the development of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
Paxton's suit comes on the heels of comments made by Republican President Donald Trump, who previously suggested that taking Tylenol during pregnancy can lead to an increased risk of autism in offspring. Notably, Trump is not a medical professional, and his assertion has been met with skepticism from the scientific community.
The Texas lawsuit alleges that Paxton's claims are grounded in unproven assertions and lack sufficient evidence to support them. The suit seeks unspecified damages from Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, charging that they have engaged in a "conspiracy" to conceal potential risks associated with their product.
While the FDA has not officially approved Tylenol for use during pregnancy, the medication's manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, and its successor company, Kenvue, have historically maintained that their product is safe when used as directed.
A lawsuit was filed in Texas by the state's Attorney General, Ken Paxton, against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, the companies behind popular pain reliever Tylenol. The lawsuit claims that these pharmaceutical giants knowingly concealed a link between their product and the development of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
Paxton's suit comes on the heels of comments made by Republican President Donald Trump, who previously suggested that taking Tylenol during pregnancy can lead to an increased risk of autism in offspring. Notably, Trump is not a medical professional, and his assertion has been met with skepticism from the scientific community.
The Texas lawsuit alleges that Paxton's claims are grounded in unproven assertions and lack sufficient evidence to support them. The suit seeks unspecified damages from Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, charging that they have engaged in a "conspiracy" to conceal potential risks associated with their product.
While the FDA has not officially approved Tylenol for use during pregnancy, the medication's manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, and its successor company, Kenvue, have historically maintained that their product is safe when used as directed.
... like, i think it's a good idea to be cautious with Tylenol, especially during pregnancy, but at the same time, isn't there already enough info out there saying it's safe? 
and what's with president trump making a comment on something that has no scientific backing? shouldn't we just stick to credible sources like the FDA? 
meanwhile, if there really is some hidden risk, shouldn't these companies be more upfront about it? 
but then again, isn't this kinda like them being too honest and scaring people away from using their product? 
Still, it's good that someone's speaking out, even if it's the state's Attorney General. Maybe they'll get to the bottom of things and make us all safer 
If Paxton's got actual evidence to back these claims, that'd be one thing. But if he's just jumping on the bandwagon of a popular politician's opinion... that doesn't sit right with me 
And what really grinds my gears is that it could potentially harm innocent people who are already dealing with serious health issues 
i think it's kinda weird that they're suing over autism risks but like trump said something about it and now they're all like "hey we're the bad guys" 
anyway, i guess it's good that people are keeping an eye on these pharma companies and their product safety 
. The FDA said it’s safe when used properly and that should count for something 
. But at the same time, I know Tylenol is supposed to be safe when taken correctly. I've been taking it for years without any issues 
. Like, what's the harm in having a debate about the potential risks of Tylenol? I mean, we all know that no medication is 100% risk-free, right? 
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...if there's even a teensy chance that Tylenol could be linked to autism in kids 
As a parent, I'd want to know the truth about any potential risks my little ones might be exposed to. Can we trust big pharma companies to put our health first? 
Let's hope this Texas lawsuit leads to some real change and transparency in the industry! 
. I'm all for holding companies accountable, but not when it's based on flimsy evidence 
Get real! The science is clear: Tylenol isn't linked to autism and ADHD in children.
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idk what to think, part of me wants to believe that the gov is trying to protect us, but another part of me thinks this might be a big ol' mess 
anyway, i guess we should all just be extra careful when taking tylenol during pregnancy, you know, just in case 
fingers crossed that everything works out in the end 
. But seriously, shouldn't they be taking responsibility for any potential risks associated with their product? Like, what's next? Suing everyone who eats fast food because it might increase your risk of heart disease? 
. Can't we just have a straightforward conversation about this instead of resorting to baseless accusations? 
. We need to approach this stuff with a level head and some critical thinking. Can we please take a deep breath and let the experts do their job? 
. And Trump's comments on the matter? Totally not something you want to hear from someone who doesn't know what they're talking about 