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Ivermectin Treatment

The use of ivermectin for treating onchocerciasis and strongyloidiasis, including risks and best practices for repeated doses.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What are the documented adverse effects in humans at ivermectin doses ≥1 mg/kg or with parenteral administration?

Published human data document a consistent pattern of toxic effects when ivermectin is used at high oral doses or misused (including veterinary formulations), dominated by central‑nervous‑system depre...

Jan 10, 2026

What monitoring and screening protocols reduce risks when repeating ivermectin for onchocerciasis or strongyloidiasis?

Repeating ivermectin is routine for onchocerciasis (often yearly) and sometimes necessary for strongyloidiasis—especially in immunocompromised patients—but repetition brings predictable risks that can...