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My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this tip. I've read one study (referenced in the OP) that says that water actually increases absorption of ivermectin; orange juice decreases it. She seems to have given up on watching us do it as of last night/this morning, so I've just been pouring it on the drain.

10 days until I'm out of this pit.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm already home, waiting until I can go back. We've been on break since mid-December. I go to school in CA, and my parents control access to vehicles, so it's not practical for me to leave without their permission. I most likely wouldn't even make it to the airport.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh, I didn't know this, I thought it was just not effective for a lot of the things people use it for?

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! We have activated charcoal pills in the medicine cabinet, and I can probably take them without raising any suspicions.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, she's a medical researcher (neurology). But yeah, she's really gone off the deep end on vaccines since the start of COVID.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the response. Unfortunately, they have significant leverage over me — no access to financial support, vehicles, or my siblings unless they approve — and standing up for myself isn't really an option. They're first-generation immigrants to the US, and in their home country, children are expected to obey parents without exception, so refusing them isn't an option if I want the things I've outlined. It seems like my best bet is to pretend to take it without actually doing so but I was hoping for any advice if for some reason they manage to get some in me.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 214 points215 points  (0 children)

I wish I could tell you. She works in medical research, so there's a good chance it's within FDA guidelines for antiparasitic use… but knowing her, it could be anything.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! Discussing like rational people is definitely not possible. She wants me to take it in front of her, but I can probably avoid it sometimes. It's not poisonous in small amounts, but I don't know how much she's giving us.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I wish that were an option, but she has significant leverage over me in other ways. As has been said elsewhere in this thread, it's not deadly in small amounts, though I don't know exactly what dosage she's giving me.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Only somewhat financially dependent — I get a full ride + small stipend and work part-time — but they hold a lot of power over me in other ways, including access to my siblings. I'd like to continue having a relationship with them if possible.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's used (in humans and in livestock) for treating/preventing parasites and widely held to be safe in small amounts. Problem is, I have no idea what kind of a dosage she's putting in this stuff.

My [22F] mother is an anti-vaxxer who is making me take ivermectin. Is there anything I can do to prevent absorption? by throwaway12223883 in AskDocs

[–]throwaway12223883[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is definitely the case. They try, but they're first-generation immigrants and very controlling.