Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization, Study Says

Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization, Study Says

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