Cialis: The erectile dysfunction drug that may help you live longer

Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?

Cialis: The erectile dysfunction drug that may help you live longer

Tadalafil (Cialis) is being promoted in wellness circles as a longevity drug, with observational studies linking it to lower risks of heart disease, dementia, and death. However, experts caution that these studies only show associations, not causation, and there are no randomized controlled trials in humans. Some online clinics now sell low-dose tadalafil for longevity, and a medical panel has endorsed its use for certain high-risk men, but others urge caution until better data exists.

Absence of evidence of harms doesn't mean there isn't harm.

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2026-08-17