Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Risk , of COVID-19 Hospitalization, Study Says.<br />Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Risk , of COVID-19 Hospitalization, Study Says.<br />NPR reports a new study says ivermectin, <br />an anti-parasite medication, is <br />ineffective against COVID-19.<br />NPR reports a new study says ivermectin, <br />an anti-parasite medication, is <br />ineffective against COVID-19.<br />Against the warnings of health experts, ivermectin, generally used as a cow <br />and horse de-wormer, .<br />Against the warnings of health experts, ivermectin, generally used as a cow <br />and horse de-wormer, .<br />gained popularity among Americans <br />who refused a coronavirus vaccine.<br />The study followed over 1,300 patients.<br />Half of them received a placebo, and the <br />other half received ivermectin.<br />Treatment with ivermectin did <br />not result in a lower incidence <br />of medical admission to a <br />hospital due to the progression <br />of COVID-19... , Study authors, via statement, as reported by NPR.<br />... or of prolonged emergency department observation among outpatients with an early diagnosis of COVID-19. , Study authors, via statement, as reported by NPR.<br />U.S. Food and Drug Administration <br />Officials have strongly warned the <br />American public against using the <br />version of ivermectin made for animals.<br />saying that the medication could <br />lead to vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, <br />and possibly severe hepatitis.<br />Still, health officials haven't done much to lessen the popularity of ivermectin as a <br />way to treat a coronavirus infection.<br />Joe Rogan, the popular and polarizing podcaster, <br />said ivermectin was a large part of his treatment <br />when he was diagnosed with COVID-19.<br />Joe Rogan, the popular and polarizing podcaster, <br />said ivermectin was a large part of his treatment <br />when he was diagnosed with COVID-19
