Officials will also tout the drug leucovorin as a potential autism treatment, in what President Donald Trump has billed as a “very important” announcement.

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I’ve got no idea what the alleged evidence for this is, but what I do know is that the people making these announcements are completely untrustworthy.

  • xyzzy@lemmy.today
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    1 day ago

    My ex’s cousin died from renal failure from Tylenol.

    All painkillers have downsides. Ibuprofen triples the risk of stroke—more with greater dosages. But claiming Tylenol causes autism is stupid.

    • PlantDadManGuy@lemmy.world
      4·
      1 day ago

      Tylenol is not nephrotoxic. It’s metabolized by the liver, and it can absolutely cause damage in high doses, but I think your statement is in error.

      • xyzzy@lemmy.today
        1·
        10 hours ago

        Conclusion

        Acetaminophen is associated with a significantly increased risk of newly developing renal impairment in adults. Physicians who prescribe acetaminophen should be aware of potential adverse renal effects. A longitudinal study that further explores this association is warranted.

        https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7105620/