Side effects of ivermectin
Side effects of oral ivermectin are rare and usually minor. These include:
- Transient tachycardia (fast heart rate)
- Flushing
- Nausea
- Lightheadedness
- In treatment of onchocerciasis; fever, rash, muscle or joint aches and tender glands and eye irritation/swelling or pain
- In treatment of strongyloidiasis; diarrhoea, skin rash
- More severe neurological side effects are theoretically possible in rare susceptible individuals
The safety of ivermectin in pregnant women has not been studied and such use is not recommended. Studies in animals have shown an increase in birth defects. Safety and effectiveness in children under 15kg has not been established. Ivermectin passes into breast milk and use during breast feeding is not recommended.
Ivermectin cream can irritate and cause a burning sensation on treated skin.
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yes it has but nowhere near the scale of use by vets.
the human use is very limited and only after all other treatments have been unsuccessful. its prescribed for single dose, not daily dose. ivermectin is metabolised by the liver and uses considerable enzyme processing (look up the pharmacokinetics).
more importantly it has been shown to have mostly no significant effect and studies that show favourable data are widely variable and peer reviews have discredited the methodology.
