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crimycarny

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3. Ivermectin has been used in humans for over 30 yrs. Inventor won a Nobel prize

Reply to Wicked Blue (Reply #2)

Sat Jan 30, 2021, 03:25 PM

Jan 2021

Ivermectin was discovered by William Campbell and Satoshi Omura to prevent devastating diseases caused by parasites , including river blindness, in humans. This drug has made such a positive impact on humanity that the inventors won a Nobel Prize:

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/2015/press-release/

It is used in animals as well, as are MANY common drugs used in humans.

Ivermectin has been used “off label” (i.e. not FDA approved) for scabies for years. It’s very common to use Ivermectin in nursing homes, for example, when there is a scabies outbreak.

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Interesting podcast from lawyer who sued hospital on behalf of 80-yr old COVID patient - Ivermectin [View all] crimycarny Jan 2021 OP

You are never--and shouldn't--going to win Horse with no Name Jan 2021 #1

Has been used "off label" for scabies for years - 30 year safety profile crimycarny Jan 2021 #4

But it is off label for Covid Horse with no Name Jan 2021 #5

So I guess if she was on a ventilator AND developed scabies she would be ok? crimycarny Jan 2021 #6

Ivermectin is used to prevent fleas, ticks and heartworm in dogs Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #2

Ivermectin has been used in humans for over 30 yrs. Inventor won a Nobel prize crimycarny Jan 2021 #3

You do understand that ivermectin is medication for parasites and scabies is caused by mites jcgoldie Jan 2021 #7

Have you bothered to read any of the clinical trials already conducted on Ivermectin and COVID? crimycarny Jan 2021 #8

Dr. John Campbell crimycarny Jan 2021 #9

It's not yet a proven treatment... Chakaconcarne Jan 2021 #10

If my mom has a 20% chance of survival what's to lose? crimycarny Jan 2021 #11