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Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a brand-name injection prescribed for treating sleep apnea. This article covers topics such as side effects, dosage, and how Zepbound works. Zepbound is available in ...

Digestive problems are some of Zepbound’s more common side effects. These can include nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, and constipation. In studies, these side effects were rarely severe. Serious side ...

Testing for a new sleep apnea drug has proven exceptionally successful. Not only has the drug allowed some patients to abandon their CPAP machines entirely, but it has also helped boost weight loss ...

As a young physician in Sydney, Australia in 1979, Colin Sullivan conceived of an experiment to help people with nighttime breathing issues. After several months of waiting for the right patient, he ...

The gold standard for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. For a CPAP machine alone, it can cost anywhere from $500 to $1000 or more.

There is currently no drug that treats sleep apnea. However, the third clinical trial of AD109 suggests there could be one in the future. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, ...

New research suggests a pill may soon replace CPAPs as the treatment of choice for sleep apnea. A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million ...

Q: I went to a sleep lab and was diagnosed with borderline sleep apnea. The doctor said I could get the CPAP machine, but it was up to me. I chose to get it, and I use it every night. Now, when I nap, ...