The tapeworm (taeniasis) is a parasite than can infect humans. It is typically acquired through eating meat (beef and pork) that is not well-cooked, notes MedlinePlus, a website of the National Institutes of Health. A cure for tapeworm is usually possible via taking medications that kill the tapeworm, but not its eggs. Thus, it is crucial to practice immaculate hygiene to avoid recontamination. Stools are examined about one to three months after treatment to ensure that there is no presence of the eggs, larvae or pieces of tapeworm, reports the Mayo Clinic.
Niclosamide
Niclosamide is a drug used to cure tapeworms in humans. It is taken orally in a one-dose treatment. Possible side effects include nausea and vomiting, dizziness, trouble breathing, allergic rash and hives and swelling of the mouth or tongue.
Praziquantel
Praziquantel (Biltricide) is typically taken as an oral medication. A single dose will usually cure a tapeworm problem. This drug works to disintegrate the tapeworms. Side effects of this drug are possible dizziness, nausea, allergic rash or hives, problems breathing, or vomiting and swelling of the mouth and tongue, notes Drugs.com.
Albendazole
Albendazole (Albenzia) is another drug used to solve the problem of tapeworm infestation of the human body. Albendazole is taken in a one-dose treatment via an oral pill. Possible side effects are possible allergic rash or hives, trouble breathing, swelling of the mouth or tongue, nausea and vomiting.
