Ivermectin
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medication discovered in 1975 and approved for human use in 1987. It is widely used to treat a variety of parasitic infestations, including head lice, scabies, river blindness, strongyloidiasis, and lymphatic filariasis. The drug works by interfering with the nerve and muscle functions of parasites, leading to their paralysis and death.
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What experts have said about Ivermectin
8 statements · 7 positive · 1 neutral
Ivermectin is intended to treat parasitic infections.
“That's what it's for. It's an anti parasitical.”
Open the episode · #2539 - Protect Our Parks 17Listen at 2:38:10
Tim Robbins associates ivermectin with his sense of smell returning after one day.
“And, you know, I followed what you were going through with the ivermectin, which was a drug that I had taken, and, you know, I had lost my sense of smell. And a day later, it was back. So I knew there was something going on with that.”
Open the episode · #2532 - Tim RobbinsListen at 25:19
Ivermectin is among the safest medicines and appears on WHO’s essential medicines list.
“Oh, it's one of the safest. Oh, wait a minute. It's in the World Health Organization's essential medicines list.”
Open the episode · #2532 - Tim RobbinsListen at 26:19
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