Autism and Tylenol: Exploring the Evidence on Acetaminophen in Pregnancy NAM Evidence That Acetaminophen Triggers Autism in Susceptible Individuals Has Been Ignored and Mishandled for More than a Decade[v1] Preprints.org Acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in Pregnancy There is no conclusive evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism in children. Read Acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse's statement Myth busting, Acetaminophen version. "Avoid Acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it causes glutathione depletion". Truth?? As a pediatrician and ER doctor and as moms we're often asked about this. And we understand why: Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not cause autism. The FDA, in its statement that there may be an association, confirmed that "a causal relationship has not been established, and studies of millions of children