No, you won’t be able to purchase Stromectol (ivermectin) without a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. If you are in need of a new Stromectol prescription or refill, you can book a same-day online prescription refill visit with a provider on Sesame!

During your video visit, they can assess your symptoms and determine if Stromectol or another antiparasitic medication like Albendazole (Albenza) is right for you. They can then send your prescription to your preferred pharmacy for same-day pickup, or to an online pharmacy for delivery. Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your doctor.

It depends on what type of parasitic infection you’re treating.

For threadworms, people often notice symptom relief within about 24 hours of taking Stromectol (ivermectin), and it can start lowering parasite levels within a few days.

For river blindness, itching relief is more commonly noticed within about a week. Providers usually check around 3–4 weeks later to confirm that the medication has worked.

The ideal dosage for Stromectol (ivermectin) in humans will vary depending on the patient's age, diagnosis, and body weight.

For instance, Stromectol is administered every several months to treat river blindness, but is taken only once when prescribed as a treatment for strongyloidiasis.

Because Stromectol tablet dosage differs based on what it’s used to treat, you should take the medication exactly as your doctor has instructed.

No, Stromectol (ivermectin) is not a steroid. It’s an antiparasitic medication used to treat certain parasitic infections. Steroids, on the other hand, are used to treat inflammation or calm overactive immune systems.

If you would like to discuss a prescription for steroids, you can book a same-day [online doctor visit](https://sesamecare.com/service/telehealth-visit

) with a Sesame provider, who can write a prescription if appropriate.

No, Stromectol (ivermectin) is not effective at treating or preventing COVID-19. Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medication, meaning that it is FDA-approved to treat certain infections caused by parasites.

COVID-19 is caused by a virus, so FDA-approved antiviral medications like nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) are typically the best treatment option for severe cases.