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"That is exactly what they did by saying he was taking "horse dewormer"" He did. "He was prescribed this off-label by a doctor." For a treatment regimen that
by fishtacos 5y ago
"That is exactly what they did by saying he was taking "horse dewormer""
He did.
"He was prescribed this off-label by a doctor."
For a treatment regimen that's not recommended by the AMA nor approved by the FDA for this type of disease.
Which is why it's risky to apply one potential quack doctor prescribing a one-off vs. a rigorously studied treatment regimen.
"I have not been able to understand the hostility towards this treatment or unwillingness to even consider that it might help."
Absolutely no hostility here, at least. However, unproven and unapproved treatments are dangerous, especially when they're always anecdotal.
- da_big_ghey 5y agoNo, he did not take horse dewormer paste like some person have when they had no prescription. He received prescription and took human formulation. This "horse dewormer" description is only some effort at a smear campaign.
- miked85 5y agoHe took a medication that has been given safely to humans for decades. The fact it is also useful for animals is meaningless. You literally described what off-label means, so it sounds like we agree on that part.
- fishtacos 5y agoHe can take whatever medication he wants. His position as a mainstream celebrity spouting these dangerous anecdotal stories as if they are canon without any medical recommendation or FDA oversight besides random individuals he chooses as a doctor (read: he pays them to give them what he wants) is what puts CNN and any other news organization in the right contextually. Ivermectin might be the miracle drug - no one knows, and that's the point. Without due diligence, Rogen and his supporters are spreading FUD.