Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Risk , of COVID-19 Hospitalization, Study Says.
Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Risk , of COVID-19 Hospitalization, Study Says.
NPR reports a new study says ivermectin,
an anti-parasite medication, is
ineffective against COVID-19.
NPR reports a new study says ivermectin,
an anti-parasite medication, is
ineffective against COVID-19.
Against the warnings of health experts, ivermectin, generally used as a cow
and horse de-wormer, .
Against the warnings of health experts, ivermectin, generally used as a cow
and horse de-wormer, .
gained popularity among Americans
who refused a coronavirus vaccine.
The study followed over 1,300 patients.
Half of them received a placebo, and the
other half received ivermectin.
Treatment with ivermectin did
not result in a lower incidence
of medical admission to a
hospital due to the progression
of COVID-19... , Study authors, via statement, as reported by NPR.
... or of prolonged emergency department observation among outpatients with an early diagnosis of COVID-19. , Study authors, via statement, as reported by NPR.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Officials have strongly warned the
American public against using the
version of ivermectin made for animals.
saying that the medication could
lead to vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain,
and possibly severe hepatitis.
Still, health officials haven't done much to lessen the popularity of ivermectin as a
way to treat a coronavirus infection.
Joe Rogan, the popular and polarizing podcaster,
said ivermectin was a large part of his treatment
when he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Joe Rogan, the popular and polarizing podcaster,
said ivermectin was a large part of his treatment
when he was diagnosed with COVID-19