F.D.A. Approves Weight Loss Drug to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea

December 23, 2024

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(New York Times) – The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea. It is the first prescription medication approved to treat the common sleep disorder.

The drug’s maker, Eli Lilly, announced that the agency authorized Zepbound for people with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. (Read More)