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Social media influence on ivermectin use

The role of social media in spreading misinformation about ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19, leading to increased misuse and adverse events.

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Jan 18, 2026
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Have there been reported adverse events from people using horse paste ivermectin instead of prescribed human ivermectin?

Yes — there are documented adverse events from people using veterinary “horse paste” ivermectin instead of prescribed human formulations, including hospitalizations, neurologic events, and at least so...

Feb 5, 2026

What preclinical dose ranges of ivermectin produce anticancer effects and how do they compare to approved antiparasitic doses?

Preclinical anticancer activity of ivermectin has been demonstrated across cell lines and animal models, most commonly at micromolar concentrations in vitro (commonly ~3–5 µM) and at varying doses in ...