While ivermectin can legally be sold as an over-the-counter drug beginning on Aug. 5, whether it will actually be available any time soon is a different matter.

Another question that comes up commonly is about the role of caffeine. Caffeine is a constituent of many over-the-counter pain relievers and also some prescription drugs, mostly those that are ...

To some degree, that’s true. But it’s important to know that over-the-counter (OTC) medication is still medication; it's still going to have side effects and interactions.