FDA approves anti-obesity drug as first sleep apnea medication
The US FDA approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound as the first ever medication for obstructive sleep apnea for patients who also have obesity
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.
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
“[Friday’s] decision likely opens the door to Medicare coverage of an anti-obesity medication a bit wider than when the FDA approved Wegovy for cardiovascular disease risk reduction early in ...
Eli Lilly Gets FDA Approval for Zepbound for Certain Sleep Apnea Patients
Eli Lilly said the Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. The company said Zepbound, or tirzepatide, is the first and only prescription medicine for adults suffering from this condition.
FDA approves Eli Lilly’s obesity medication for obstructive sleep apnea
The FDA has expanded the approval of Eli Lilly’s obesity medication Zepbound to include treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea for people with obesity.
FDA approves weight-loss drug to treat obstructive sleep apnea
Even before the FDA approval, some doctors have been prescribing weight-loss drugs to people with sleep apnea.
FDA approves Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, has become the first FDA-approved prescription medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
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