FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug Zepbound on Dec. 27 to treat sleep apnea, a common but potentially serious sleep-related breathing disorder, making it the first medication for certain patients with the condition.
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FDA approves Zepbound for sleep apnea in obese adults
Zepbound, a drug approved by the FDA, has been shown to reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea in obese adults, although it is not a cure and requires weight loss to be maintained over time.
FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea, which also promotes weight loss
The FDA approved a new drug treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that improves the condition through weight loss. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses the impact of the new development.
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FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
By aiding weight loss, Zepbound can improve symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in people with obesity — but CPAP machines remain the first-line treatment.
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US approves first-ever obstructive sleep apnea drug
On December 20, 2024, pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced that the FDA approved its first and only obstructive sleep apnea medication. Zepbound or Tirzepatide is an injectable drug that the company designed as an obesity treatment. READ: Scientists ...
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.
Zepbound Weight Loss Medication Approved by FDA 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 obstructive sleep apnea.
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FDA Approves Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound For Obstructive Sleep Apnea
FDA approves Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea in obese individuals Discover how this weight-loss drug reduces symptoms promotes health and transforms OSA treatment
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FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea — which also promotes weight loss
The first medication for obstructive sleep apnea has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On Dec. 20, the FDA announced that the agency has approved Eli Lilly’s Zepbound ...
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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FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea, which also promotes weight loss
The first medication for obstructive sleep apnea has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On Dec. 20, the FDA announced that the agency has approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound ...
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FDA Approves Zepbound in Landmark Move to Battle Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The fight against obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has taken a monumental leap forward. For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug