Ivermectin as an antiviral prophylactic

  • Ivermectin as an antiviral prophylactic

    Posted by Fraida on November 13, 2025 at 12:15 pm EST

    In the past, I have taken Ivermectin to treat Covid and other viral illnesses. I also have taken it as a prophylactic to avoid getting those viruses or at least to shorten the duration if I should contract them. Now that the season is upon us, I am wondering if people are still using IVM prophylactically or am I out of date on the current methods of prophylaxis? Thanks.

    IMA-GregT replied 3 months, 1 week ago 4 Members · 3 Replies
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  • IMA-HelenT

    Organizer
    November 13, 2025 at 1:01 pm EST

    Hi @Fraida here’s a link to the prevention protocol, ivermectin is still very much part of the protocol, but do explore it. https://imahealth.org/protocol/i-prevent-covid-flu-rsv/

  • Tracey Holekamp

    Member
    November 13, 2025 at 4:09 pm EST

    Ways someone can “build up an intolerance” to ivermectin

    1. Sensitivity from repeated use.

    Some people notice that after taking ivermectin many times, they start having:

    • headaches
    • dizziness
    • nausea
    • fatigue
    • skin itching

    This isn’t a traditional allergy; it’s more like the body becoming less tolerant of the medication’s effects.

     

    2. Gut/liver processing changes

    Ivermectin is processed largely through the liver. Repeated or high-dose use may:

    • slow processing
    • increase sensitivity to side effects
    • cause “intolerance-like” symptoms

    Especially if someone has:

    • fatty liver
    • sluggish detox pathways
    • MTHFR variants
    • chronic inflammation
    • mold toxicity
    • multiple medications (competition for liver enzymes)

     

    3. Interaction with the nervous system

    A very small number of people may accumulate ivermectin in the nervous system if:

    • the blood-brain barrier is compromised
    • there is inflammation
    • they take certain medications that inhibit P-glycoprotein (like some antifungals or calcium channel blockers)

    This could feel like new or worsening intolerance:

    • dizziness
    • foggy head
    • tingling
    • anxiety or wired feelings

     

    4. Misinterpreting “die-off” (Herxheimer reactions)

    When parasites, mold, or certain microbes are killed, the immune system reacts. This can cause:

    • flu-ish feeling
    • body aches
    • fatigue
    • headache
    • chills

    If this happens repeatedly, people think they’re becoming “intolerant,” but it’s usually immune-related, not drug intolerance.

     

    5. Actual allergy (rare)

    True allergy symptoms:

    • rash or hives
    • swelling of lips/tongue
    • wheezing
    • throat closing sensation

    This almost never develops gradually — it’s usually evident from early doses.❗ When it looks like intolerance but isn’t

    People with any of these conditions frequently react more strongly over time:

    • mold/mycotoxin illness
    • Lyme / Bartonella
    • mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
    • POTS
    • chronic inflammation
    • liver congestion or sluggish detox

    In these cases, ivermectin isn’t the problem — the terrain is.

    • IMA-GregT

      Member
      November 15, 2025 at 11:21 am EST

      Updated the html, or rather removed it. Looks better now.

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