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Has Anyone Heard Of This Or Considered Asking Their Dr To Try It?

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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity, to be used in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

January 2, 2025
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Members responded enthusiastically to news about Zepbound's FDA approval for sleep apnea in adults with obesity, with several expressing hope... Read more

Members responded enthusiastically to news about Zepbound's FDA approval for sleep apnea in adults with obesity, with several expressing hope that insurance companies might now cover the medication since many had been paying out-of-pocket for weight loss use. Several members shared practical guidance about patient assistance programs that can significantly reduce costs, with one member securing a $10,000 grant and paying only a $10 copay, while others explained the differences between Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy and how expanding approvals could ease medication shortages for diabetics. A recurring theme was the financial burden of these medications without insurance coverage, the challenge of losing weight with chronic conditions especially when taking prednisone, and cautious optimism that this new approval might finally make treatment more accessible and affordable.

A myPHteam Member

https://zepbound.lilly.com/sleep-apnea

Although I was unaware of this, it makes sense. Obesity is a major cause of obstructive sleep apnea.

https://zepbound.lilly.com/sleep-apnea
January 3, 2025
A myPHteam Member

Julie- thank you for sharing the information. I have not heard about this- I will do some research and if I think it's a good fit for me, I absolutely will bring it up to my Doc.! Thanks again!!!!! Patrick

January 3, 2025
A myPHteam Member

Zepbound is not as affective at reducing weight as say Wegovia. The company just got it approved to reach another market of users (those with sleep apnea) to increase the population that can benefit from insurance covering it. You still have to be overweight.

January 7, 2025
A myPHteam Member

A great company's offer assistance CV s specialty pharmacy.If it is coming from there has a system that they can direct you to your doctor should also have information on where you can get assistance..... I have a $10,000 grant to pay for the medication.I'm on it's running thirty thousand dollars a month my copay

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January 3, 2025
A myPHteam Member

Anymore, for myself, I am not inclined to EAT SOMETHING MORE (be it food, supplements, or medication) with the idea that it will solve a weight issue. Discipline may not be for everyone, noted if you have a sedentary life! But that is my current philosophy. So is my dedication to run my life with the fewest medications and resulting medication dependence as possible. Having been grossly over-medicated for over 10 years, I view the 'take a pill for that' remedy as suspected quackery, esp. if it is something I can control for myself, by myself. It is a last resort for my psychological benefit, and exercise of Free Will. I still wish to be in control of me, for as long as I am able to do it. With everything I have lost, I still have willpower, in abundance. All I lacked previously was the will to USE IT.

January 6, 2025

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