Albendazole (Zentel) is an oral drug used to treat a variety of worm infections. It is related to mebendazole - a drug approved in the United States as Vermox. Albendazole is approved in several European and most Third World countries. The PWA Health Group helps import it from Mexico for PWAs with microsporidiosis. To obtain albendazole from the PWA Health Group, you must have a prescription from your doctor.

Side Effects and Toxicity
A number of studies report that albendazole is well tolerated. Some PWAs report stomach aches. If taken at higher doses and/or for a long period of time, other side effects have been reported: elevated liver enzymes, headaches, hair loss, low levels of white blood cells (neutropenia), fever, and itching.

Albendazole causes birth defects in rats. Judging by how albendazole works, it would probably cause similar birth defects in people. Use birth control and avoid getting pregnant, or getting anyone pregnant, while taking this drug.