Ivermectin for Scabies User Reviews

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2010

Stromectol (ivermectin) "Works well, but the bug has to bite you in order for it to be effective. Administered by body weight formula. Reaches full strength within 4 hours after ingestion. Remains at full strength for approximately 18 hours. Dissipates afterwards at approximately 2.5mg per day. Estimated half-life is 12 days per dose. All conditions depend on body weight. Kills bugs wherever they feed, including those in the skin, which may cause ulcers from the decomposing dead parasite. Effectiveness on pre-existing eggs is questionable. Work closely with a doctor on the dosage and saturation levels or overlap doses. Keep records on reactions/results."

• DrFomo
• December 30, 2019

"1 - First round Permethrin Nothing. 2 - Second round Permethrin Nothing again. I call the doctor: 'Ivermectin please — this didn't work'. 3 - First round Ivermectin Nothing happens. 4 - Third round Permethrin New bites. 5 - Second round Ivermectin (FAREWELL SCABIES!) Just as another reviewer had said, I took all five 3 mg tablets, and everything seemed to just die down after about three hours, and I woke to ZERO itch and the red spots disappearing quickly. 6 - Case closed. I woke this morning, and ALL ITCHING IS GONE. My suggestion is that Ivermectin be prescribed with Permethrin for the second dose together 5-7 days afterward. Scabies is the worst, and for those who have not had it, feel fortunate. P.S. Those real itches that would naturally occur during your infestation - that were not bite-related? You just assume it is mites... I will never scratch an itch the same way again."

• AAA
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2019

"I was diagnosed with scabies at the ER and was given permethrin cream in 2 doses. It didn't work, so I went back to two different doctors; one said it wasn't scabies, it was bedbugs, and another said not bedbugs, but psychosomatic. Reluctantly, the 2nd doctor gave me ivermectin after I asked for it, and three hours after taking it, my itching and stinging stopped, and I could get some sleep. The scabies skin activity started up the next day for several hours and then went away completely by the 3rd day. I think this med should be protocol."

• Bob
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2020

"Got this bump 5 weeks ago thought nothing of it just hives. More appeared went to the doctor knew it was scabies from the bumps. Took 3 treatments of permethrin, they kept coming back shortly the day after. Researched and found out about ivermectin; it's the best treatment. My first dose, everything stopped, awaiting 2nd dose after a week. But I seem to be cured, and I'd say it stays in your system for a good few days. It is 100 times better than that useless cream. If you get side effects from ivermectin, my heart goes out to you. The fact that doctors don't prescribe or know about this drug is madness. I had to tell them to give it to me!"

• Itchi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2020

"Did the Nix cream for scabies three times with no luck. New lesions the same day as last treatment, which was supposed to kill them all. Asked my doctor for the Ivermectin after being bothered with scabies and itching for over 9 months. 5 pills + Nix cream twice, one week apart did the trick. Itching was gone within hours, and bumps gone within two days. No new bumps or lesions! Though the Ivermectin says not to eat, I was told by my doctor to eat a bunch before taking it, so make sure to consult your doctor about this. I’m just so happy I’m rid of it, thank god for the Ivermectin."

• itchi...
• June 12, 2020

"I picked up scabies at work in August 2019. I have eczema and thought it was a very bad exacerbation and developed cellulitis treated with antibiotics. Went to the GP three times before anyone diagnosed scabies, had two tubes of Permethrin, then three more with no improvement - and I applied it meticulously. I saw the dermatologist for more antibiotics for an infected leg and a prescription for Malathion. After two more weeks, a prescription for oral Ivermectin, just one dose. I explained you need two. No Ivermectin in the country so waited 12 days. Effective for about 14 days, then back they come. Another two tubes of Permethrin, infected feet now, these things are knocking my immunity and desperately using alternatives such as neem, clove oil, and tea tree. Then I ordered more ivermectin which took six weeks to arrive. I believe the mites are Permethrin resistant and the GPs do not understand treatment and have limited experience of diagnosis."

• Carol
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2020

"Two years of torture. I have scars all over my body. I have become OCD, so afraid of any dirt, germs, etc. Doctors said it was in my mind. They found it amusing. I'm on government health care. After a long illness, finally, after bothering them over and over, and maybe because I mentioned attorneys, I'm finally given ivermectin. It has helped more than the cream. I'm just wondering if after two years, my infestation is so bad that it won't work and I'll be back to them saying it's in my head. I'm completely isolated, and my quality of life is zero. Thank you, doctors."

• Jojo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2019

"I contracted scabies and used permethrin cream 5 times, to no avail. It did not work for me. I was very frustrated. Finally, I went to the dermatologist and was given two doses of ivermectin, 10 days apart. It did the trick. I got rid of the scabies, and I highly recommend it. Ivermectin should definitely be the first line of defense against scabies, not the cream. The cream did not work, at least not for me, and it made my rash a lot worse than it was with the scabies. It was just awful. Thank God for Ivermectin; it is definitely the cure for scabies."

• Alicat
• November 24, 2019

"Me and my daughter contracted scabies. Permethrin was used to no avail. We suffered for 4 months before the doctor prescribed ivermectin. We had to take 3 doses. Mine are gone. After 3 weeks, I still have them coming out from my skin. Unfortunately, my daughter still has them. I feel doctors should be more knowledgeable about scabies. I had to tell my doctor what to prescribe."

• cpadg
• August 28, 2009

"After trying the prescription cream 3 times with no improvement, I talked my doctor into giving me this. I took the two doses one week apart. In about 2 weeks I could no longer find live scabies on my skin and my rash lesions were beginning to heal."

• bee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2022

"I am currently on ivermectin for crusted scabies treatment. I have been living with these scabies for 12 months. It is only because I got a new partner and HE got diagnosed with scabies that my diagnosis of eczema/psoriasis finally changed. I applied the topical cream the first day and saw no results, he saw results instantly. I then BEGGED to see my dermatologist the next day and he got me in, looked at my skin, I told him I think it’s crusted scabies and he agreed. Prescribed me ivermectin 4 tablets once and then again a week later. Now a day after the second dose and my itching has SIGNIFICANTLY decreased. This medication is so so helpful. My doctor said to eat something fatty with the medication too, not on an empty stomach. After months of steroid creams, light treatment, changing my shower products to be soap free and NOTHING working, I finally feel good again. I can see bits of skin I haven’t seen for MONTHS."

• JJJ
• June 2, 2022

"Like the top comment. Monday, March 28 Round 1 permethrin, seemed better for a few days, then new bites. Monday, April 4 Round 2 permethrin, bites didn’t stop. Thursday, April 7 Round 1 Ivermectin. Felt better immediately, but after a few days, more bites. Tuesday, April 12 Round 3 permethrin. Felt better at first, but by Tuesday, April 19, more bites. Thursday, April 21, Round 2 of Ivermectin. Sweet relief within hours. Maybe one bite two days later and then NOTHING! The week after the second round of Ivermectin I was so anxious, waiting to see if they would come back, and it really took me two weeks to feel like it was really over. It was just a little over three weeks from my first round of permethrin to something that worked, but felt like an eternity. I can’t praise Ivermectin enough."

• Fritz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2024

"I used it for scabies after several other treatments were useless. The ivermectin worked! No side effects, but the itching vanished after a few days. I took it for two days and again a week later for two days. I'm itch-free. Wash everything and store in plastic bags for 72 hours minimum, to starve the nasties!"

• DrFomo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

"So, it was my ex girlfriend that (apparently) gave me the scabies in the first place. See my other review where I went self under-misdiagnosed for about two months before treatment, which took three runs. I got with her right after New Years and I recognized that “itch” right away. Called doctor and got (another) permethrin and Ivermectin treatment. She was badly infested as I had females lay a lot of eggs, and still reeling 9 days later. Bad mistake, and I am going to find the cure for this horrible infestation."

• Mr Fl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2021

"Blocked by Boots from ordering more than one 4x3mg dose, even though the doctor was willing to write a prescription for 28 x 3mg, because not licensed in the uk, my wife and I have had Scabies for 4 months and have tried everything, nothing works,"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2023

"After 5 weeks of scabies treatment options combining permethrin topical use, Ivermectin 3g single use every 2 weeks to kill off mites and their eggs, I continued to have outbursts. I started taking Doxycycline because it stops the mites from replicating so they will die off. If I had to do it over again, I would start with 3g Ivermectin for group kill along with Permethrin to kill them on the skin, and begin Doxycycline to stop replication."

• Unknown...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2024

"I discovered that I had scabies. After two months of itching, I went to the family doctor. He said that I have scabies; at that time, I had rashes only on my wrist, a little on my arms, and some on my stomach, and 4 to 5 rashes on my private areas. He gave me Nix 5% and said, 'Use it on your whole body from your neck to your foot, and repeat after one week.' I used it a few times, not just twice. After a few weeks, I went to a dermatologist and told him that I have had scabies for so long and have been doing everything like washing and leaving my room for four days. The dermatologist recommended ivermectin and advised using four pills at once and repeating after seven days. I haven't used it yet, but I hope it can help me because I have itching and rashes all over my body. There are many rashes on my neck, beard, and private areas, more than 1k rashes now, down to my foot. My body is in bad condition. I hope ivermectin can help me. Guys, please pray for me to heal soon."

• Chris
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 27, 2023

"I have taken oral ivermectin several times in combination with permethrin cream, but still can't get rid of what I believe is crusted scabies. My partner also has it. I have not been able to get a definitive diagnosis."

• AGano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2020

"I've done 4 doses of ivermectin and 7 days of permithrin together and still can't get rid of scabies. Please help"

• Jwu
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2021

"So far helped at first with the scabies or whatever the initial blood sucking insects were. However, they were vectors for something the doctors can see under microscope but can’t identify."

• Tova
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2022

"You aren't supposed to eat for something like an hour or two before taking it. They forget to tell you that. It's important."