blog posts Can people take a livestock drug to treat a deadly virus? Sep 2, 2021 10:15 am by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneExpert Viewpoints Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Taking large or multiple doses of the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin can cause a toxic overdose, and humans should not take forms intended for animal use, says Illinois veterinary medicine expert Dr. Jim Lowe. Share on Facebook Tweet Email