Weight loss drug gets US nod to treat sleep apnea

The FDA says the shortage of popular weight loss drug Zepbound is over. Here's what that means for patients.
The weight loss medication tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) is no longer in shortage, according to the FDA. Access to cheaper versions could end.
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first prescription medicine for obstructive sleep apnea: the weight-loss drug Zepbound.
FDA Approves Weight Loss Medication Zepbound to Treat Sleep Apnea
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of the weight loss drug Zepbound, generically known as tirzepatide, to help people treat their obstructive sleep apnea.
Lilly Rises on FDA Approval of Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound for Sleep Apnea
Key Takeaways Eli Lilly's Zepbound has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for adults with sleep apnea and obesity, the drugmaker said after the bell Friday.Trials of the Lilly drug found that it helped reduce the number of breathing disruptions in an average night of sleep.
FDA: Weight loss drug Zepbound, diabetes drug Mounjaro no longer in shortage
Consumers who take copies of the weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro will need to find a new source for these medications.
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
Zepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea
The FDA said studies have shown that by aiding weight loss, Zepbound improves sleep apnea symptoms in some patients.
Weight loss drug Zepbound gets US FDA nod to treat sleep apnea; India launch expected in 2025
In a groundbreaking move, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the anti-diabetic drug Zepbound, also known as Tirzepatide, for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity.
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Zepbound leads to more weight loss than Wegovy, Eli Lilly says
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Zepbound Leads to More Weight Loss Than Wegovy in Head-to-Head Clinical Trial
Share on Pinterest Drug manufacturer Eli Lilly says their drug Zepbound is more effective than Wegovy for long-term weight loss. Shelby Knowles/Bloomberg via Getty Images Zepbound led to more ...
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Is Zepbound or Wegovy Better for Weight Loss? One Can Help You Shed 50 Lbs
The findings? Zepbound led to an average weight loss of 20.2 percent compared to Wegovy's 13.7 percent. We talked with healthcare experts to understand the study’s findings, what sets these ...
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