“A Rhode Island man who promoted ivermectin died from a common side effect,” Raw Story reported on Monday, March 13, 2023 (read story here).
Daniel P. Lemoi, 51, of Foster, Rhode Island (photo, right; obituary here), took ivermectin daily since 2012 in doses meant for cows and horses. It enlarged his heart. His overworked heart quit working.
Ivermectin has potential side effects. That’s one. Mayo Clinic provides a list of others here.
Lemoi prmoted his ivermectin ideology on the internet, and had a significant following. Perhaps his death will save others, now that he’s not doing that anymore.
America is a free country where people can do what they want (within bounds), and are free to make decisions about their own bodies (except women needing lifesaving abortions). Medical professionals can only offer advice, and there’s no known cure for ignorance and stupidity.
If you listen to someone like Lemoi, at least let your friends know where to send the funeral flowers.
