The role of oxidative stress, inflammation and acetaminophen exposure from birth to early childhood in the induction of autism William Parker, Chi Dang Hornik, Staci Bilbo, Zoie E. Holzknecht, Lauren Gentry, Sex differences in glutathione metabolism and acetaminophen toxicity 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 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: