[AZLiberty]

I not only have popcorn/nibbles, I have Glenfiddich.

I picked the wrong week to start on ivermectin. It turns out that ivermectin is a contraindication for alcohol. The interaction is so strong that ivermectin has actually been proposed as a treatment for "alcohol usage disorder" -- what used to be called alcoholism, I think.

Why did I start on ivermectin? Some may recall that I went to Vancouver in November to bring my 88-year-old mother to Arizona. The escapade went off without a hitch, and my mother is now within 12 minutes instead of 1,200 miles + 14 days self-isolation. She's happy being here and I'm happy to be able to visit her on a moment's notice.

Last Thursday, she seemed a little lethargic and Friday more so. By Saturday she was very lethargic and she had developed a fever. The teladoc said to take her to the hospital, where it was determined she had COVID. (Fortunately, we've been back from Canada for over three weeks, so they can't blame us for bring it back with us. The same day I took Mom to the hospital, another woman in the care home came back from the hospital and was put in isolation due to her own COVID.) They're treating Mom with antibiotics, dexamethasone, Vitamin C, and zinc, and she seems to be recovering, though of course I can't visit her to find out for myself. She doesn't have any lung symptoms -- hallelujah! -- so she wasn't a candidate for remdesivir (according to CDC guidelines). I asked the doc about ivermectin, and he said they weren't allowed to use it for COVID.

I, however, have now officially been in contact with someone with COVID. I have taken matters into my own hands and started myself on ivermectin (the apple-flavored version from Tractor Supply, for horses). I'm also on C, D, and zinc.

So now I have to endure the minute-to-minute roller coaster of the Presidential "transition" without the help of liquid courage. If Trump can do it, so can I!

[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

I, however, have now officially been in contact with someone with COVID. I have taken matters into my own hands and started myself on ivermectin (the apple-flavored version from Tractor Supply, for horses). I’m also on C, D, and zinc.

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Glad your mom is doing well.

Hubby’s doc also recommended that we take a baby aspirin every day to prevent blood clots, as well as staying well hydrated. Our only lingering symptoms seems to be slight fatigue.

[The Mayor]

started myself on ivermectin (the apple-flavored version from Tractor Supply, for horses)

What is the breakdown from animal to human consumption?

[bitt]

I hope you BOTH emerge victoriously!!

[ponygirl]

I’ve been taking prophylactic Ivermectin for the past there months now (2 doses 72 hours apart once a month). I’ve only noticed minor gastric upset on the days I take it. What is this you say about alcohol?

[peteypupperdoo]

Prayers up for you AZ! And your mom. And glad she’s close!

Also.. add some Cimetidine. I know it’s for stomach issues, but it’s also an antiviral. Check it out.

Petey

[17strings]

I picked the wrong week to start on ivermectin. It turns out that ivermectin is a contraindication for alcohol. The interaction is so strong that ivermectin has actually been proposed as a treatment for “alcohol usage disorder” — what used to be called alcoholism, I think.

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Thanks for the heads up. I bought some of that stuff in case I or my spouse ever need it. Not that either of us imbibes much, but I’d never have known that, as the package doesn’t mention that the horse should avoid drinking alcohol!

Glad your mom is doing better - prayers for her speedy total recovery!