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7. It is FDA approved for human use but only for certain parasites

Thu Aug 26, 2021, 11:44 AM

Aug 2021

Not approved for treatment of COVID but it is considered safe for human use for the things it is approved for: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ivermectin-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20064397?p=1

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Anti-parasite drug used on Arkansas jail's inmates for COVID [View all] DonViejo Aug 2021 OP

Is it possible for doctors who practice lunacy lose their license? allnews Aug 2021 #1

off label use janterry Aug 2021 #12

I wouldn't call this off-label, Mr.Bill Aug 2021 #17

That medical provider should lose his license Sanity Claws Aug 2021 #2

RIGHT! Mad_Machine76 Aug 2021 #3

What does it mean to be forced? Sanity Claws Aug 2021 #4

Shouldn't it be against the law Mad_Machine76 Aug 2021 #8

Doctors commonly prescribe things off label janterry Aug 2021 #10

It is FDA approved for human use but only for certain parasites madville Aug 2021 #7

That's what I meant Mad_Machine76 Aug 2021 #9

are they poisoned? janterry Aug 2021 #11

I don't know Sanity Claws Aug 2021 #15

well, that would be bad janterry Aug 2021 #16

Prosecute the Sheriff and the "health provider" for inmate abuse. lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #5

I was curious why this drug dsweet Aug 2021 #6

Better Call Saul sarcasmo Aug 2021 #14

This doctor is going to be sued and he will lose these lawsuits LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #18