A drug that helps you sleep and lose weight? Sounds too good to be true.
Clinical trials show a weight-loss drug may also reduce sleep apnea symptoms, but it's not approved yet.
The story
A weight-loss drug called retatrutide showed promise in reducing sleep apnea symptoms in clinical trials, though it remains unapproved by the FDA and requires further study.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Our reading
The trial participants lost up to 20% of their body weight and saw their sleep apnea improve, which is impressive—unless you’re the one who has to explain to your doctor why you’re taking an unapproved drug for a condition you didn’t know you had.
It’s like a self-help book that also doubles as a prescription, but the only thing it guarantees is that you’ll be on a waiting list for a real solution.
So, if you’re tossing and turning at night, maybe just try sleeping on your side—unless the drug’s side effects include waking up in a different state of mind.
