Old Drugs, New Hope: Viagra Tops List of Repurposed Alzheimer's Candidates

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Old Drugs, New Hope: Viagra Tops List of Repurposed Alzheimer's Candidates
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A Delphi-consensus by 21 experts named sildenafil (Viagra), Zostavax, and riluzole as the leading repurposed drug candidates for Alzheimer's prevention and treatment, highlighting their potential mechanisms and the need for rigorous clinical trials before any approved use.

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