Beware of “miracle cure” claims surrounding DMSO
Claims about DMSO’s alleged curative properties are big on anecdotes but small on evidence.
Articles tagged with
Ivermectin
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IncorrectViral copypasta posts mislead about cancer causes and testing, promote unproven cancer remedies such as ivermectin, fenbendazole, alkaline water, and vitamin B17
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A list of alternative cancer treatments can be “successfully used to treat certain cancers”
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2025-01-28 -
UnsupportedMel Gibson makes baseless claim on Joe Rogan’s podcast that dewormers ivermectin and fenbendazole are effective cancer cures
Claim:
Ivermectin, fenbendazole have been used to cure stage four cancer
Source: The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson, 2025-01-09 -
UnsupportedLack of evidence for cancer treatment protocol that recommends antiparasitic drugs ivermectin and mebendazole
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"Peer-reviewed" cancer treatment protocol shows Ivermectin and Mebendazole are effective against cancer
Source: Twitter, William Makis, 2024-10-13 -
UnsupportedPreclinical studies cannot provide sufficient evidence that ivermectin helps treat cancer in people
Claim:
Cancer patients should use ivermectin to treat cancer, as it augments the effect of cancer therapies
Source: Brio-Medical Cancer Center, Walter Kim, 2024-06-29 -
InaccurateNo, former WHO scientist doesn’t face death penalty for advising against using ivermectin for COVID-19
Claim:
“WHO scientist faces death penalty” in India for advising against using ivermectin to treat COVID-19
Source: L’Observateur du Maroc et d’Afrique, The People’s Voice, Social media users, 2024-06-17 -
InaccurateNo, a court didn’t rule that the FDA broke the law with advisory warning against using ivermectin for COVID-19
Claim:
Court rules FDA broke the law with advisory warning against using ivermectin for COVID-19; FDA lost lawsuit, proving ivermectin is effective against COVID-19
Source: Twitter, Vigilant Fox, Gateway Pundit, Roger O'Handley, Pierre Kory, Jim Hoft, 2024-03-22 -
MisleadingThe FDA continues to recommend against ivermectin for treating or preventing COVID-19, despite claims to the contrary
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“The FDA is now saying that it is OK to prescribe ivermectin [for COVID-19]”
Source: Facebook, TikTok, Social media users, 2023-08-15 -
IncorrectNo evidence that hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin cure cancer; cancer and multiple sclerosis aren’t caused solely by parasites, contrary to claim by orthopedic surgeon
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Cancer and multiple sclerosis are caused by parasites; hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin can cure cancer
Source: After Hours with Dr. Sigoloff, After House with Dr. Sigoloff, Lee Merritt, 2022-12-05 -
UnsupportedIvermectin hasn’t proven effective in COVID-19 patients so far, despite persistent online claims
Claim:
Ivermectin is a safe and effective COVID-19 treatment
Source: The Epoch Times, Colleen Huber, 2022-12-25
