Ivermectin explained: what is it and why did Joe Rogan take it to treat covid-19?

PODCAST host Joe Rogan has claimed his doctor prescribed him the controversial horse deworming medicine Ivermectin to tackle COVID-19.

The 54-year-old made the claims as he returned to hosting his Joe Rogan Experience for the first time since beating the virus.

Rogan, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 eight days ago, said he took a human version of the drug, which can be used in animals and humans to treat parasites.

So, what is ivermectin, is it really for horses and can it treat covid-19?

The Sun's Head Of Health Lizzie Parry has the answers in this week's Health Check.

Read more: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/....16079422/joe-rogan-h

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For information about approved treatments for covid-19 visit the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/....coronavirus-covid-19