What’s the Deal with Ivermectin?
My Advice: Stay in Your Lane
I’m only going to say this once: Ivermectin is FDA-approved for human use as an anti-parasitic, among other uses — but it is NOT currently FDA-approved for human use in the treatment of Covid-19. According to the NIH, “there are currently insufficient data to recommend ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19.”
Ivermectin has been investigated for its antiviral and antibacterial properties, and these investigations continue. Ivermectin also has a fairly long track record of use in animals, and more recently, in humans. However, it is HIGHLY dosage dependent and must be administered carefully in a medical setting. And veterinary formulations of Ivermectin likely contain additives and fillers not intended for human use.
DO NOT BUY VETERINARY-GRADE IVERMECTIN FOR HUMAN USE.
DO NOT GIVE IVERMECTIN TO YOUR CHILDREN.
According to the CDC, symptoms of Ivermectin toxicity include:
Nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain and diarrhea
Headache, blurred vision, ataxia (lack of coordination, balance, and other motor skills), dizziness, visual hallucinations, confusion, and altered mental status
Central nervous system depression, seizures, tachycardia (sustained rapid heartrate)…
