Study Links Common Medications to Reduced Dementia Risk

Research suggests antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory drugs may lower dementia risk, but further trials are needed to confirm findings.

A systematic review of 14 studies analyzing data from over 130 million individuals identified associations between certain drugs and reduced dementia risk.
Medications such as antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen were linked to a lower risk of developing dementia.
The findings support theories that infections and inflammation may contribute to dementia, highlighting potential for repurposing existing drugs.
Experts stress that while these drugs show promise, more clinical trials are necessary to establish their effectiveness in preventing or treating dementia.
The study underscores the urgency of finding new dementia treatments and the potential cost and time savings of repurposing already-approved medications.