Infectious Disease doctor Monica Gandhi, MD, explains why you shouldn’t take Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 disease.

However, its not as commonly used in people here in the U.S. as it is abroad.

In short: Dont take Ivermectin for COVID-19.

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Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

Still, the rumor mill continues churning out misinformation that it does.

Its not funny, however, as these drugs are not benign, says Dr. Gandhi.

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Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, is an infectious disease professor at UCSF.

They have common side effects, which include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

These more severe side effects include low blood pressure, headache, muscle aches, and rashes.

According to the FDA, overdoses can even cause seizures, coma, and death.

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For this reason, the organization has gone out of its wayto warn the public against taking this drug.

And if you havent taken it, dont!

If you get a severe COVID-19 infection, you should go to the hospital.

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And for now, masking up indoors and in large crowds outdoors is advised, too.

But Ivermectin is, unequivocally, not.

If you take Ivermectin, you wont get better, Dr. Gandhi says.

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