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Stromectol

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Stromectol is an anti-migrane agent which is a kind of brain and nerve drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti migraine drug

Generic Drug

Ivermectin

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Muscle pain
Fever
Headache
Dizziness
Itchy rash
Eye irritation
Dry or cracking skin
Aching muscles
Burning sensation
Swollen glands
Eye inflammation
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Bleeding in eye
Vision loss
Heart palpitations
Low blood pressure on standing

Treats

Head lice
Condition
Scabies
Condition
Onchocerciasis
Condition
Body lice
Condition

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What is ivermectin used for?

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A 41-year old asked:

How long after taking stromectol (ivermectin) am I contagious?

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A 43-year old male asked:

Should the second dose of oral Ivermectin be given 7 or 14 days after initial dose for demodicosis folliculorum?

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A 34-year old asked:

How long after taking stromectol (ivermectin) am I not contagious to others?

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A 34-year old male asked:

If i am allergic to penicillin and bactrim, can i take ivermectin? Does it contain any of these two compounds inside?

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A member asked:

My boyfriend is 280lbs. He took 15g of ivermectin and applied permetherin cream lastnight for 13 hours. He saw new burrows 8 hrs later. Why?

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A female asked:

I was prescribed Ivermectin for roundworm dosage based on weight but for 6 consecutive days! Is this too long? I read everywhere that it is given in

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A 41-year old asked:

Is ivermectin ( stromectol ) for scabies?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is epilepsy a contraindication for using ivermectin?

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A 47-year old asked:

Can ivermectin treat humans with bird mites?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is the appropriate dosage of stromectol (ivermectin) for scabies?

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A 36-year old asked:

Help please? What is the correct dosage of stromectol (ivermectin) for scabies?

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A 22-year old asked:

I was diagnosed with scabies and he prescribed 4 3mg ivermectin pills for 3 weeks . Is this too much ?

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A 19-year old female asked:

If i want to buy ivermectin in austraila or amercia, do i need doctor's approval document?just buy for free?

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A 33-year old female asked:

I continue having new outbreaks, 44hrs after taking po Ivermectin for mild scabies, is this normal? Or does this mean tx has failed/isn't effective?

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A 23-year old male asked:

I had itching arround my body from a year.i did skin test andwith no result.adminstrate ivermectin and nothing happen.no one from family had itching.

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A 37-year old asked:

May I take the ivermectin pills for the starting stage of a skin rash?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Does ivermectin kill all the scabies I have on my body ? And how do I convince my family to treat themselves and the house ?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Is it possible to have scabies after 4months, w/multi doses of Ivermectin, to be reinfected/still have it..but not have gave it to husband or 2 sons?

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A 31-year old female asked:

I am wondering about using ivermectin as a preventative measure for Covid if I am feeling early signs of illness Ive listened to quite a few doctors who have said they have had great results with their patience in covid recovery?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can ivermectin tablet cause fever, night sweats?

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A 26-year old female asked:

I was prescribed ivermectin 3mg tablets for 12 days to treat scabies. Can i use some type of otc topical cream for the itch?

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A 33-year old male asked:

Can my mother safely drink a small amount of alcohol and take ivermectin?

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A female asked:

Is stromectol (ivermectin) a good treatment for scabies and how would i dose it if i weigh 200lbs? I was thinking of buying some online.

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A 55-year old female asked:

I would like to know what is the proper dosage for taking ivermectin in plain mg. And lbs. Not kg.For nor. Scabies and does it kill eggs?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Took 1st dose ivermectin for scabies 12-1-16 been washing all clothes worn everyday since 1st dose. When is it safe to not have to wash everyday ?

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A 31-year old female asked:

If I pay for a consult on here, will a dr give a prescription for oral Ivermectin? Cannot wait another 2 months for my derm referral. Losing my mind!

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A 41-year old female asked:

I am 41 with hashimotos among other autoimmune disorders, I believe I have pinworms. Dr. Rx'd Stromectol, (ivermectin) how safe is this, I'm afraid ?

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A 68-year old female asked:

Trying to diagnose parasite on head and neck have been to two docs and still no answer. Started on stromectol (ivermectin) but want to know what it is?

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A 52-year old female asked:

I was prescribed 1 dose 3mg of stromectol 2 days ago and I have been itching (more at night) unbearable. Zyrtec or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) isnt helping much?

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