Posted on 01/26/2021 9:56:31 AM PST by SeekAndFind
As Azuka laid down in bed feverish, he had resigned to his fate believing he was not going to make it to the next day.
Just 3 days into the new year and all the fun he had, attending weddings and burial ceremonies in the east all seemed like a big mistake. He must have caught covid-19 at one of those events, he thought.
Since attending the last event, he fell sick and has been exhibiting the symptoms of Covid-19 and just waiting to die until someone recommended Ivermectin, a little known drug as a potential medicine that could help save his life.
A few days later he recovered and spread the news to friends and family – he believes Ivermectin cured him.
The rush to purchase Ivermectin in Lagos has increased of late after stories similar to that of Azuka (not his real name) spread. As Nigeria’s caseloads rise past 120k cases, some Nigerians are increasingly worried about contracting Covid-19, rushing to pharmacies to purchase a drug that they all believe is the most portent to fight Covid-19.
What is Ivermectin?
According to the World Health Organisation, Ivermectin was originally produced in the 1980s as a veterinary drug used largely for nematode control in cattle, horses, pigs, and dogs and became the standard for control of the ectoparasitic disease, scabies. It soon became the world’s most profitable veterinary drug.
Since then, Ivermectin has been used on humans for controlling strongyloidiasis, a human pathogenic parasitic roundworm causing the disease strongyloidiasis. According to medical sources, it is also known in the US as threadworm, UK, and Australia as pinworms.
In Nigeria, it has been used to treat worms, according to a pharmacist who spoke to Nairametrics.
Originally it’s a worm expeller (Antihelminthic) used in the elimination of parasitic worms from the body. They use it in combination with doxycycline. They also use Vitamin C in combination with Axrthromycin.”
However, more recently, the drug is now being used for the treatment of Covid-19 pushing demands for the drug high across pharmacies in Lagos. A Nairametrics survey suggests the drug cost as high as N100,000.
Another pharmacist who craved anonymity explains.
“It was one of the available free drugs dispensed to patients at clinics in Nigeria – for eliminating different types of worms from the body. People usually don’t buy it from pharmacies because of the low price, thinking it’s not good quality tabled for expelling worms. It was not expensive and almost cost next to nothing, but now it sells for as high as N200 per tablet”
At N200 per tablet, a pack of 500 tablets could go for as high as N100,000. From all indications, the prices are unstable and could be purchased from as little as N20,000 per pack of 500 tablets to as high as N100,000. It all depends on demand and supply and who is under pressure to get a “cure”.
Is the drug credible?
Several social media posts and videos allude to the efficacy of the drug in “preventing and curing” Covid-19 but this is yet to be certified by the WHO.
The drug however came into the limelight after a Financial Times article claimed the drug had a chance of cutting covid-19 deaths by up to 75%.
The article was based on research published by the International Ivermectin Project Team led by the University of Liverpool lecturer Andrew Hill. A Nigerian Olufemi Emmanual Babalola, from Bingham University/Lagos University, Nigeria is also part of the group.
Here is an excerpt of the result of the research conducted by the group
“Ivermectin was associated with reduced inflammatory markers (C-Reactive Protein, d-dimer, and ferritin) and faster viral clearance by PCR. Viral clearance was treatment dose- and duration-dependent. Ivermectin showed significantly shorter duration of hospitalization compared to control. In six RCTs of moderate or severe infection, there was a 75% reduction in mortality (Relative Risk=0.25 [95%CI 0.12- 0.52]; p=0.0002); 14/650 (2.1%) deaths on ivermectin; 57/597 (9.5%) deaths in controls) with favorable clinical recovery and reduced hospitalization. “
Currently, the only other drug with the same level of worldwide unofficial approval for treatment of Covid-19 is Remdesivir, after it also showed an effect on improving recovery rate for Covid-19 patients.
The choice between waiting for a vaccine or self-medication
More recently, the search for cures for Covid-19 has been overshadowed by vaccine breakthroughs across the world. For most governments, preventing covid-19 is better than curing it which is why more effort is geared towards vaccine distributions and other preventive measures such as insisting on facemasks and introducing new lockdowns.
But for developing economies like Nigeria, where self-medication is prevalent, drugs like Ivermectin are easier to purchase over the counter as well as administer. Just like the demand for chloroquine, zinc, and vitamin C soared in the first wave of Covid-19, demand for Ivermectin is rising along with its price.
Fortunately, Ivermectin is backed by research even though the researchers expressed caution as more trials need to be conducted.
Despite the encouraging trend this existing data base demonstrates, it is not yet a sufficiently robust evidence base to justify the use or regulatory approval of ivermectin. However, the current paucity of high-quality evidence only highlights the clear need for additional, higher-quality and larger-scale clinical trials, warranted to investigate the use of ivermectin further.
“The maximum effective dose of ivermectin needs to be clarified and new clinical trials should use a consistent multi-day dosing regime, with at least 0.4mg/kg/day. The appropriate dose and schedule of ivermectin still requires evaluation and the current randomized clinical trials of ivermectin need to be continued until ready for rigorous review by regulatory agencies.” International Ivermectin Project Team
Asides Ivermectin, Nigerians have also resorted to traditional medicine such as a beverage of lemongrass, dogonyaro leaves, garlic, ginger, and bitter kola to prevent and cure Covid-19, despite orthodox vaccines proven to be effective.
Perhaps it is because no one is sure when the vaccine will get to Nigeria after it was initially meant to arrive in January and since pushed to February 2021. And even if it does arrive in Nigeria, most people do not believe it will get to ordinary Nigerians on time especially when they cite the way the Covid-19 palliatives was handled.
For now, the need for self-reliance is driving people towards any drug they believe can cure covid-19.
Just in case I would have a nebulizer, but we had no bad effects. He was in the midst of a long term asthma event when we gave it to him. He showed signs of healing within 12 hours. He has now been completely asthma free for 2 weeks. Something we have not experienced in 4 years
Thanks for the link and info- i have been taking the paste for a month now- still have my asthma unfortunately— I;ll read through that link- thnaks
You may not have parasitic asthma. It’s always a possibility.
yeah could be- lucky me lol
Mylan in Morgantown, WV ramped up to produce HCQ last yearand is now in the process of shutting down.
Well, that’s one plant....and, I guess you could say that they ‘blew it up’....at least, in a sense, by closing it and putting these 1,500 people out of work.
Any others, here, still operating?
Maybe they could move to TX/a red state.
I have a friend who is a Dr. and he treats all of his patients with Covid with it. They ALL get better!
Are you taking dose every two weeks, per the suggested prophylactic protocol?
Any adverse effects?
TIA.
“Maybe they could move to TX/a red state”
The only thing not red about West Virginia is unfortunately one of their Senators Joe Manchin.
thanks, I’ve read two opposing views on the asthma covid issue- some claiming that taking steroid inhalers causes the body to be more susceptible because it suppresses immunity- while other views stating that it of course helps reduce inflammation in lungs, so it helps with the breathing problems caused by covid- One of the early treatments i guess if inhaled corticosteroids when soemoen ends up in hospital
One doc in Texas i think it is, was using budesonide early, and preventing everyone from becoming critical- but haven’t heard much about that since the left immediately attacked him and his credibility-
Yes i am
Got wicked stomach pains for 1 day after my second dose- but i wasn’t feeling good either- so can’t really blame that on the paste without knowing for sure-
I get diarrhea from it for 2-3 days- but it goes away-
other than that- no issues that i know of- I have issues with my liver and kidneys though, and likely should not be taking it- but meh- whatever- my body my choice lol
Thank you for your reply.
Did you consider HCQ, as an alternative?
(Just wondering, with the side effects and other health concerns.)
Yes, still way cheaper than remevisor , intubation at a hospital.
But the fact remains ivermectin doubled in cost. This entire Covid scam has shown us all how corrupt every aspect of the medical tyranny is. Docs who refuse to prescribe hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin and budenside because each work to save patients from more severe Covid illness, the relatively few who will progress to severe illness. The tic Tock dancing nurse fools/creeps who on one side of their tongue tell us they are fighting for patient lives with full ICUs while dancing in hospital parking lots with empty iCUs. Start to finish this corrupt industry, and every sicko medical professional who is part of this scam, must be held to account- legally, morally.
Yes, still way cheaper than remevisor , intubation at a hospital.
But the fact remains ivermectin doubled in cost. This entire Covid scam has shown us all how corrupt every aspect of the medical tyranny is. Docs who refuse to prescribe hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin and budenside because each work to save patients from more severe Covid illness, the relatively few who will progress to severe illness. The tic Tock dancing nurse fools/creeps who on one side of their tongue tell us they are fighting for patient lives with full ICUs while dancing in hospital parking lots with empty iCUs. Start to finish this corrupt industry, and every sicko medical professional who is part of this scam, must be held to account- legally, morally.
We’ve been here and following it.
The only thing not red about West Virginia is unfortunately one of their Senators Joe Manchin.
Why do these red/conservative WVs keep re-electing Dem Manxhin, then?
Also, I see that the Gov was a Dem, up until 2017...well....actually....he flip flops, it seems....(Wiki)...
Political party:
Republican (before 2015, 2017–present), Democratic (2015–2017)
It’s cheap and it works.
That’s why.
i would, but hcq and quercetin and ECGG i think are all harsh on the kidneys for peopel with problems- my kidneys aren’t too good unfortunately- I shouldn’t even be messing around with the ivermectin probably- but i think it is more bad for liver if someone has issues there-
Besides my state won’t allow HCQ at all-
I have only done minimal checking on the meds- but i keep running across “If you have liver or kidney problems, do not take”
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