I don't think that's a troll question, but I could imagine a situation where you're a high risk demographic you'd want to know early so you can get early treatment like monoclonal antibodies, paxlovid or ivermectin.
> Based on very low to moderate quality of evidence, ivermectin was not efficacious at managing COVID-19. Its safety profile permits its use in trial settings to further clarify its role in COVID-19 treatment.
> According to the lawsuit, the inmates suffered from side-effects that included vision issues, diarrhea, bloody stools and stomach cramps. The inmates were also subject to payment of fees for medical examinations that they sought after experiencing the side-effects from the drug.
Convicted criminals that are suing claimed to have suffered side effects, this doesn't show anything in my opinion. Most of all I never claimed ivermectin has no side effects, just that the studies show it does no harm. You can drink water too quickly and get a belly-ache, so I think it goes without saying ivermectin can have side effects. What is interesting is that it doesn't increase negative outcomes in the context of a deadly disease.
