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Ivermectin

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

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21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti migraine drug

Brands

Stromectol

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

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

Treats

Scabies
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5 reviews
Elephantiasis
2
5 reviews
Head lice
2
4 reviews

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