Comments?... [new sleep apnea drug]

[FLcracker]

The First Sleep Apnea Drug Is Here

Found this on my morning news run.  Whatcha y'all think?

FLc

[FLcracker]

OK...I reckon no one is at all interested in a 'new drug' that may help the SA condition. Interesting....
Sorry for the wasted band width. FLc

[G. Szabo]

I do not think that this drug is for treating sleep apnea. It is for BMI reduction. It has been well known that lowering BMI reduces the severity of apnea. 
Hence, it is better to reduce your weight by lifestyle changes instead of taking a drug with the following side effects: 

Zepbound can cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal (stomach) discomfort and pain, injection site reactions, fatigue, hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions (typically fever and rash), burping, hair loss and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Zepbound causes thyroid C-cell tumors in rats. It is unknown whether Zepbound causes such tumors, including medullary thyroid cancer, in humans. Zepbound should not be used in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
Zepbound should not be used in patients with a history of severe allergic reaction to tirzepatide (its active ingredient) or to any of its other ingredients. Patients should stop Zepbound immediately and seek medical help if a severe allergic reaction is suspected.
Zepbound also contains warnings for inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), gallbladder problems, hypoglycemia (blood sugar that is too low), acute kidney injury, diabetic retinopathy (damage to the eye’s retina) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, suicidal behavior or thinking, and pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation. Patients should discuss with their health care provider if they have symptoms of pancreatitis or gallstones. If Zepbound is used with insulin or a medication that causes insulin secretion, patients should speak to their health care provider about potentially lowering the dose of these other medicines to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. Health care providers should monitor patients with kidney disease, diabetic retinopathy and depression or suicidal behaviors or thoughts. Patients taking Zepbound should inform healthcare providers of any planned surgeries of procedures.

[greatunclebill]

there's no link to anything. i think you're talking about a new drug similar to the diabetic insulin injectable drugs that have a weight loss side effect.  people think they'll lose weight and get off cpap. that only works if your apnea is based on weight and then it may or may not work provided you stay on the drug and never gain weight back. most peoples apnea is a physical thing that has nothing to do with weight.

[PeaceLoveAndPizza]

Two axioms come to mind…

1. When you go to a surgeon for advise, do not be surprised when the answer involves surgery.
2. When choosing between two competing theories, always go with the one that does not involve a magic spell.

[LaurenceShaw]

I appreciate (and prescribe to) the advice about avoiding prescription medications and losing weight via a healthy lifestyle. But also, sometimes a little push from modern medicine can get the ball rolling.

[FLcracker]

The First Sleep Apnea Drug Is Here

This is the header that caused me to open  and read what the article is all about.  The link was still live when I clicked it from in here a few minutes ago... I'm exceptionally suspicious of almost all 'big pharma' products, and a total believer in holistic medicine.  Told well over a year ago to 'get my affairs in order' if I didn't submit to chemo/radiation/surgery treatments for cancer.  I refused, have been using a totally holistic treatment method, and I'm still here and the cancer seems to be very much in remission.  This article seems to be just more fake news click bait BS.  Thanks for enlightening me.

Best, FLc