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Ivermectin CNS Effects

Ivermectin's central nervous system effects and interactions with other CNS depressants

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Jan 26, 2026

What clinical evidence exists for adverse events when ivermectin is taken with CNS depressants?

Clinical evidence that produces adverse events when taken with is limited but plausible: published human case series and post‑marketing reports identify serious neurological events occurring with conc...

Jan 8, 2026

Can ivermectin increase risk of neurotoxicity when taken with other CNS depressants?

Yes — evidence from laboratory studies, pharmacology reviews and post‑marketing case series shows a plausible and documented risk that ivermectin’s CNS effects and its interactions with drug‑transport...