Ivermectin: Hope or Hype?

This chapter investigates the controversial use of ivermectin as a potential treatment for COVID-19, tracing its initial promise from lab studies to a preprint study showing recovery in severe patients. It presents personal narratives, including those of advocates and critics, illustrating the complex interplay of research, advocacy, and real-world health decisions amid the pandemic. The chapter examines the surge of interest and accompanying misinformation surrounding ivermectin, alongside the medical community's cautious response to its efficacy.