Article 5SR03 Viagra could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Viagra could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

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Andrew Gregory Health editor
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US scientists say users of sildenafil - the generic name for Viagra - are 69% less likely to develop the form of dementia than non-users

Viagra could be a useful treatment against Alzheimer's disease, according to a US study.

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of age-related dementia, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Despite mounting numbers of cases, however, there is currently no effective treatment.

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