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/1607942... https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1604843... For information about approved treatments for covid-19 visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronav...