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FDA, Zepbound and obstructive sleep apnea

Weight Loss Drug Zepbound Could Treat Sleep Apnea Without a CPAP or Surgery

GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have helped millions of Americans lose weight and better manage their type 2 diabetes. Now, new research suggests Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound (tirzepetide) may also support those with obstructive sleep apnea by increasing airflow and improving sleep quality.

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FDA approves Zepbound for sleep apnea in patients with obesity

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) as the first prescription medication for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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Zepbound Gets FDA Approval to Treat Sleep Apnea

The obesity medication Zepbound can be used on-label to treat obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, the FDA announced today.

New device to treat sleep apnea was life-changing for NMHS patient

For those who have tried unsuccessfully to use a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea, the Inspire implant is a breakthrough ...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel5d

Studies suggest that one-third to half of apnea patients either quit using a continuous positive airway pressure machine or ... a number of CPAP devices. The FDA said Zepbound’s approval for ...

HME News6d

Rotech excited about CPAP alternative

Rotech Healthcare recently partnered with Signifier Medical Technologies to offer the eXciteOSA device as an alternative option for patients with OSA, part of the provider’s commitment ...

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