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GLP-1 drugs and sleep apnea

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GLP-1 drugs and sleep apnea

In December 2024, Zepbound became the first drug the FDA approved for obstructive sleep apnea.

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Weight and sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea happens when the airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep.

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What SURMOUNT-OSA found

Two 52-week trials tested tirzepatide in adults with obesity and moderate to severe sleep apnea, one in people not using PAP therapy and…

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What the approval covers

The FDA approved Zepbound for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and…

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Signs you may have sleep apnea

Many people with sleep apnea don't know they have it.

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Does it replace CPAP

Not automatically.

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Why the FDA approved Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, what SURMOUNT-OSA found, and how it fits with CPAP and insurance.

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