World Health Organization<\/a>, but people from the U.S. can still get infected while traveling overseas.<\/p>\nAlsip said doctors can use Ivermectin as a treatment for more common parasites in the U.S., such as head lice or scabies.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt effectively works against the neurologic systems of these parasites and kills them,\u201d Alsip said.<\/p>\n
Abbott added an agenda item to expand access to Ivermectin last Wednesday as part of his second special session. <\/p>\n
\u201cTexans should have increased access to the benefits of Ivermectin,\u201d Abbott said in a news release.<\/p>\n
KSAT reached out to the governor\u2019s office to learn what Abbott believes these benefits to be, and why it became a priority last week, but it did not provide additional information.<\/p>\n
Misuse has become a concern with Ivermectin, particularly after it spiked in popularity after claims it could treat COVID-19.<\/p>\n
The National Poison Data System reported a 245% jump in exposure cases reported to poison control centers, just between July 2021 and August 2021.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt really doesn\u2019t have any published data that shows that it\u2019s effective,\u201d Alsip said, \u201cso when people are taking it for unlabeled uses where there\u2019s clearly no benefit, they really are just putting themselves at risk for those side effects.\u201d<\/p>\n
Those side effects include nausea, dizziness and skin rash, among others.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt can cause problems with your neurologic system or your liver,\u201d Alsip said, \u201cand in severe cases, people can have a very severe anaphylactic reaction to the medication.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alsip said the risk of side effects is why people should ask their pharmacist questions about any new drug they are taking.<\/p>\n
If passed, the bill would require pharmacists to give each patient instructions on the proper use of Ivermectin.<\/p>\n
Pharmacists would also be required to send an annual report on the number of Ivermectin doses that they sell each year.<\/p>\n
Some states, such as Tennessee and Louisiana, already offer Ivermectin in pharmacies.<\/p>\n
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