Malathion for scabies made user
ill and didn't solve the problem
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My doctor prescribed malathion (trade name - Ovide).
I have had two treatments and it has not rid me of the scabies. I had
really BAD adverse effects from the Ovide. Slept most of 48 hours after first
treatment. Felt disoriented. Apathetic. and my left eyelid twitched
involuntarily.
Went back to druggist. He said if 'first' application did
not rid me of the scabie infestation ... then it must be a different skin
problem. That did not sound correct because I recalled that he had initially
stated "if the first treatment does not work you may need to apply a second
treatment with the Ovide lotion.
Price of Ovide o.5% lotion 69 ml cost me $62.80. is there
anything 'strange' about this matter? And should I select another doctor for a
second opinion?
The pharmacist told me that Malathion was the only thing
that 'worked' ... and that Lindane was banned because it was believed that it
was carcinogenic.
(What does he 'think' Malathion IS!!!!!!!
I have laundered everything I wear on a daily basis. My
sheets, blankets and placed pillows in air tight plastic bag. Sprayed sofa and
chairs and mattress and around sofa and bed.
What else can I do?
F.M.
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