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I am taking ivermectin and applying crotamiton cream on my whole body to cure scabies. when can i drink alcohol after taking the ivermectin?

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Ivermectin: After you take ivermectin, it stays in your body for a little over 4 days. Thus, after 4 days you can drink alcohol.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 11/24/2016

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