FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea - KSUT

Zepbound, a weight loss drug by Eli Lilly & Co., is the first prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. Studies show Zepbound, used with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, significantly reduces OSA symptoms, including shallow breathing episodes. The approval reflects growing interest in weight loss drugs for conditions beyond obesity and diabetes.


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FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea - KSUT

Zepbound, a weight loss drug by Eli Lilly & Co., is the first prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. Studies show Zepbound, used with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, significantly reduces OSA symptoms, including shallow breathing episodes. The approval reflects growing interest in weight loss drugs for conditions beyond obesity and diabetes.

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