Introduction
In September of 2021, a celebrity named Joe Rogan tested positive for covid 19. Joe Rogan is the host of a top-rated podcast, and you can say he has a considerable following. When Joe Rogan tested positive for covid, he went on his social media and posted a video of all the supplements he took to cure the virus. After just a couple of days, he had fully recovered from covid. One supplement he says helped him heal covid is called Ivermectin. He received much criticism from this video.
Ivermectin is a medication used for livestock. Animals take this medication to help prevent heartworm disease and parasites. Many sources like “WebMD” state that “some of the inactive ingredients in an Ivermectin medication might not be safe for people.” The Washington Post states, “Animal products are not tested in humans,” Perkins said. Misusing medicine intended for large animals, such as horses and cattle, could cause serious side effects. “You may put yourself in a worse situation than you were otherwise.” These quotes explain that there is no reason to strictly take Invemectin to cure Covid because there is no evidence behind it.
Annotated bibliography sources
Tamkins, Theresa. “If You Take Ivermectin for Covid, Here’s What Happens to Your Body.” BuzzFeed News, BuzzFeed News, 13 Oct. 2021, https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/theresatamkins/ivermectin-for-covid-side-effects.
This article by BuzzFeed News argues that you should not use Ivermectin. It explains that the side effects can be hallucinations, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, and many more. Ivermectin is not meant to treat covid, and that there are safer alternatives to take to help cure covid.
Cohen, Joshua. “Ivermectin, a 40-Year-Old Anti-Parasitic Now Embedded in a COVID-19 Culture War.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 30 Aug. 2021, https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuacohen/2021/08/29/ivermectin-a-40-year-old-anti-parasitic-now-embedded-in-a-covid-19-culture-war/?sh=57b892d1ce09.
This article by Forbes Magazine implies that ivermectin is used to prevent heart Worm disease in animals. Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic that should not be used to deal with covid. This article explains that there is no evidence or data that ivermectin can be used against covid-19.
“Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19 Health Alert Network Logo.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9 Aug. 2021, https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2021/han00449.asp.
This article by the CDC explains that Ivermectin is an FDA-approved drug to treat parasites. The CDC shows statistics showing that the use of Ivermectin has increased since the start of Covid-19. People need to be educated that Ivermectin is not FDA approved to be used for Covid.
“Treatments for Covid-19.” Harvard Health, Harvard Medical School, 1 Oct. 2021, https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/treatments-for-covid-19.
In this Article by Harvard medical school, shows that there are many ways you can treat covid by yourself. They also provide information about the medication you can safely take to help cure the virus. Monoclonal Antibodies are EUA by the FDA which mean they can be used to treat covid-19 for emergency use.