Thus, a screen for these medications is necessary to determine this as the cause
While, previously, patients with severe OSA would likely require CPAP therapy for the remainder of their lives, especially as OSA tends to worsen with age and weight increase, these obesity-targeting medications offer the potential for some patients to become less dependent on CPAP or be managed using lower, more tolerable pressures. Indeed, patients on tirzepatide had about a 50% reduction in the apnea-hypopnea index and significant improvements in hypoxemia
results take time to build up gradually
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If youre taking tirzepatide consistently but arent sure whether your progress is on track, scheduling a follow-up visit can provide valuable guidance