Stromectol
(ivermectin)
Treats infections caused by stomach worms and other parasites.
Our bottom line
Stromectol (ivermectin) is an antiparasitic, which you usually only need to take once to get rid of your infection.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (ivermectin)
Upsides
- Usually, you only need to take Stromectol (ivermectin) once to get rid of your infection.
- Stromectol (ivermectin) is available as a generic.
- Most people who take this medication don't have side effects.
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- For treating stomach worms, you will need to do stool and blood tests after taking Stromectol (ivermectin) to see if you have gotten rid of the infection.
- For treating a very rare type of parasitic eye infection, you will need to see your doctor again after taking Stromectol (ivermectin), and you might need to take the medication more times.
- If you take warfarin, your doctor might need to do more blood tests while you take this medicine.
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Download Fact SheetStromectol (ivermectin) is an antiparasitic. It kills parasites by damaging their nerve and muscle cells so they can’t survive.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (ivermectin)
Used for
- Parasitic infection
- Scabies
Dosage forms
- Pill
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What to expect when you take Stromectol (ivermectin) for Parasitic infection
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Rash
- Severe allergic reaction
Side effect rates for Stromectol (ivermectin)
- Itchy skin28%28%
- Swelling and rash23%23%
- Fever23%23%
- Swollen lymph nodes11%11%
- Joint pain9%9%
- Fast heart rate4%4%
- Swelling of arms and/or legs3%3%
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Risks and Warnings for Stromectol (ivermectin)
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- › Treatment of parasitic eye infection
Some people have had a severe allergic reaction after taking Stromectol (ivermectin) to treat a rare type of parasitic eye infection. Symptoms usually start about a week after taking the medicine and include fever, hives, fast heart rate, swelling, and stomach pain. This type of eye infection almost never happens in the United States, and only occurs if you've visited certain countries in Africa or the Middle East. If you have these symptoms, talk to your doctor or go to the emergency room right away.