Q&A 80: Ivermectin as a treatment for multiple sclerosis

Have you tried ivermectin for MS by buying it online?

Question

Can ivermectin be used to treat multiple sclerosis? I note that you can purchase the drug online. Thanks

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The claim that ivermectin works for MS is based on research done in animal models of MS, i.e., experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), not in patients with MS. However, …..