Doctors, pharmacists, the federal government and several healthcare organizations warn against using ivermectin, a parasite drug commonly used on animals, as a treatment for COVID-19. "It's a ...

As with other drugs, ivermectin can cause side effects, such as itching, diarrhea, and joint pain. If you are not able to tolerate side effects from ivermectin, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

SEATTLE -- A higher dose of ivermectin given for a longer duration still failed to offer any benefit in mild to moderate COVID-19, data from a large randomized U.S. trial showed. In the ACTIV-6 trial ...