Ivermectin for Prostate Cancer? (Being studied)

As we all know there has been a lot of news regarding Ivermectin since the COVID virus made its debut. Contrary to what many believe and as the above comment states, Ivermectin is an approved drug for human consumption and just like many other pharmaceuticals it happens to also be used for animals, just are many antibiotics. What much of the media scares regarding Ivermectin usage during COVID referred to was individuals using the product that was readily available for veterinary use and repurposing it for human consumption.
Ivermectin is available for human consumption and has been for decades and has been proven safe when used in the proper dosage for the individual using it. If only many other approved pharmaceuticals on the market had the same safety record of Ivermectin consumers would be much better served.

You are more than welcome to look at my profile and you should find a topic of my journey. Your PSA levels are a little higher than mince but I had a Gleason 8.

@northshorepaul, it's true. Ivermectin is available as a prescription for use in humans. Here's more detail from Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ivermectin-oral-route/description/drg-20064397
"Ivermectin is used to treat river blindness (onchocerciasis), intestinal infection from threadworms (strongyloidiasis), and other kinds of worm infections. Ivermectin is an anthelmintic. It works by interfering with the nerve and muscle functions of worms, by paralyzing and killing them."
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

There's a lot of information as well as misinformation circulating about ivermectin and its use as a treatment for cancer. Here's a clear and well-written article about repurposed drugs being researched for cancer.

- Separating fact from fiction: repurposed drugs in cancer treatment https://www.anticancerfund.org/en/blog/separating-fact-fiction-repurposed-drugs-cancer-treatment

Mayo Clinic does not currently recommend using ivermectin or other dewormers as a cancer treatment unless they are part of a research study called a clinical trial.

You may have heard about these medicines online, on social media or from friends. They also are called antiparasite medicines.

Cancer and cancer information are complex. It is common to feel anxious and overwhelmed. And with so much information out there, it can be hard to tell what is true.

Here's what Mayo Clinic experts want you to know

· There is no evidence that antiparasite medicines treat cancer in the human body. Early studies show possible benefit in lab cells or animals but not in people. Most new drugs that seem to work in lab or animal studies do not end up working or being safe in humans. So at this time, more research is needed to understand how these medicines affect people.

· Doses suggested online and on social media can be dangerous. Ivermectin and another medicine called mebendazole are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for human use in the U.S., but only as a limited-time treatment for parasites. They are not meant to be taken daily or long-term. The antiparasite medicine fenbendazole is only approved for animals. So there is no research yet on whether taking any of these long-term is safe for people.

· Side effects are possible. These medicines can cause upset stomach, sore muscles or joints, and dizziness. You may need extra tests to check on side effects. Serious side effects — such as seizures and confusion — have sent some people to the hospital. The medicines also can affect liver test results and cause liver damage.

· These medicines may delay standard treatment. A delay in standard treatment in order to use ivermectin, dewormers or other alternative therapies can allow cancer to grow or spread. Sometimes, waiting too long to get standard treatment can lower the chances of survival.

Yes, for parasitic infections -NOT prostate cancer. How would you even know how much to take without killing yourself?
But I do think more research is necessary with these orphan drugs because you just never know, right?

I'll chime in here, as EVERYONE told my husband to try ivermectin and fenbetosal and a bunch of other natural things when he first got diagnosed, he did the "protocol" of some guy online who supposedly cured himself of cancer- but once you dig deeper, you'll see he was still getting treated by a doctor and doing trials, so...
Anyways my husband did it all but after a month or two his liver enzymes were thru the roof! to the point where they called him and said he was in liver failure! He felt fine, wasn't yellow, didn't pee brown etc. but he got scared and quit everything! and it took another 2 months almost for his liver to get back to normal, of course he also got a liver Ultrasound and that turned out fine.
The doctor did NOT know he was on this stuff but knew about other supplements and one thing they said could cause it too is turmeric as a supplement! as a spice it's fine, but it's not supposed to be absorbed into the body and can cause liver damage.

"The doctor did NOT know he was on this stuff..."

Not sure how patients expect to get excellent care from their providers by withholding critical pieces of information.

I think that new studies obviously show a promise , but for now it is just a promise. Studies are done on cell cultures which is a far cry from next step that involves animal studies , and than human studies I, II and III phase. And than FDA approval which alone is at least 5 years (more often 10-15) . Unfortunately with all that "promise" IF it proves to be working , I do not see it being available in 3-4 years , especially not in the USA.

Regarding "big pharma", there is no reason pharmaceutical industry would suppress a medication that it is already making and can reformulate in a new medication that will be "patented" and sold for gazillions, as it is happening with semaglutides !!! How many we have now , five, six ??? The same medication under 6 different names and sold for hundreds of dollars a month to single person usage and possibly "for life" ! Give me a break lol ...

https://pcri.org/ just posted a video on this topic.

jime51 thanks for posting.

Anyone considering ivermectin should watch that entire 9-minute video.

My takeaway: Ivermectin is NOT effective for treating prostate cancer. And it can cause liver damage, so it's not harmless to try it.

I was disgnosed with prostate cancer (PSA 6.5 , Gleason Score 3+4 , PSA Density 0.156 , Number of Cores Collected / Positive 23/15 ).
It will be 3-4 months before I make a decision to have Radiation of the prostate or Sugary to remove the prostate. While I am waiting to make a decision I would like to try the Ivermectin protocol treatment (Ivermectin, olive oil, Vitimum E , CBD and Curcumin).
I have discussed my plans to do this with my radiology doctor and have an appointment to discuss further with my urologist and kidney doctors as well. During the 3-4 months I will actively have regular blood test to check my PSA , Kidney function and Liver to monitor any changes.