Original research focused primarily on those with diabetes, but a recent study found an increased risk of stomach paralysis for non-diabetic patients who used medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, and Saxenda for weight loss
A complete metabolic panel, lipid profile, and EKG may be warranted in older patients or those with other conditions
Ethics declarations Competing interests Cristian-Daniel Llach received financial support from the La Caixa Foundation, which provided salary support during the fellowship through its fellowship programs
According to the company, tirzepatide achieved a mean AHI reduction of up to 63%, meaningfully improving symptoms in those with moderate-to-severe OSA and obesity with and without positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy
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Would the drug have the same weight-reducing effects in those without diabetes without causing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)