Tirzepatide for Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome User Reviews

• Tit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2025

Tirzepatide "Second week, as of yesterday, no side effects other than not sleeping well the first couple of nights after injecting. I’ve lost close to 5 lbs in the first week. I’ve been reading that if you experience insomnia it is because of the rapid weight loss and to try and change the time of injection. I did it at 6 PM both last Tuesday and yesterday, next Tuesday I’m doing it in the morning. The key for me if not having the side effects that many people experience is that I have been eating clean before starting the medication and continue to eat clean as well as having a high-protein meal 45 minutes to an hour prior to injection. We’ll see how it goes next week when I inject in the morning instead of the evening."

• yan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2025

Tirzepatide "I take my second 2.5 mg Zepbound tomorrow. I am so impressed so far with this med. I am in my 60s and have tried dieting with initial success and then rebound. I swim and use an elliptical, which makes me feel good but has not helped me lose weight. This is a different experience. Like others say, it turns off the craving 'noise', you feel full all the time, and food is no longer the enemy. I have been eating fruits and veggies, chicken, beef, and eggs. Cottage cheese tastes great for the first time and is a great small meal. I drink water with sliced lemons, which tastes great and is satisfying. I have never been much of a water drinker, but now that is all I want other than tea and coffee. I have probably lost about 2 lbs so far as my always bloated belly is flattening, though I have a long way to go. I have had a few mild headaches and vomited on night three, otherwise, no side effects. I'm all in!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2025

Tirzepatide "I started feeling less hungry right away after the first dose. Cravings for junk food have been reduced. I feel full faster as well. I have felt a little stomach pain if I eat too late in the day (too close to bedtime) or if I eat a high-fat meal (pizza or burgers). I have lost 14 lbs so far (started at 230 lbs). Moving to 5 mg next week."

• TCK...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2025

Tirzepatide "I started taking Zepbound in September of 2024. At that time, I was about 70 pounds overweight. I started at 2.5 mg, was raised to 5 mg, then 7.5 mg, and now I'm on 10 mg. I have been able to tolerate it reasonably well. Since I started using it, I would say I have lost over 50 pounds. The medicine definitely has changed my eating habits. I still probably eat more sweets than I should, but not nearly as much as I used to. I have GERD and severe heartburn, and I'd say the medicine does negatively affect that, but I have been on Prilosec or another one of those meds for nearly 10 years, so I am at least able to manage it. If I don't take the Prilosec, I oat dearly. One other thing I have noticed most recently is a metallic taste in my mouth and some hair loss. Sometimes the taste is stronger than others, and I did not notice it until my dose went up to 10 mg. Another thing I noticed is that I have lost a lot of muscle as well as fat. I do get lots of compliments about my weight loss."

• jos...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2025

Tirzepatide "I started Zepbound in September 2024 to treat severe sleep apnea as diagnosed through sleep studies. I have been on the drug for 8 months and lost 35 pounds, reaching a normal weight range, and my sleep apnea is about 90-95% improved. I had mild stomach discomfort in the first month or two, but nothing very concerning. I also had some itching at the injection sites periodically over the first few months. I currently have no side effects whatsoever. I gradually ramped up from the 2.5 mg/0.5 mg dose to 5.0 mg/ml to 7.5 mg/ml, which is my final dose. This medicine was an absolute game changer. Can't emphasize how much this has improved my quality of life. I had struggled with sleep apnea and using a CPAP for about 10 years, with little success before trying this. It is important to be monitored by a doctor throughout treatment, including bloodwork, including lipase to monitor for pancreatitis."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2025

Tirzepatide "Started on Zepbound 2 weeks ago. I have only lost 2 pounds. I don’t feel like eating. At first, I was so tired, and that subsided. My biggest problem is the belching. I can’t seem to get rid of it."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2025

Tirzepatide "Sleeping more soundly, no more snoring, and also taking for weight loss. Had some constipation at the beginning. Took 3 teaspoons of fiber daily until I got regular, and now one teaspoon of Metamucil daily. Lost 7 pounds in 2 months so far."

• Bob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2025

Tirzepatide "I was obese and had sleep apnea. After 5 months of Zepbound, I have lost 45 lbs., and my sleep apnea has subsided. Along with starting the medicine, I started an exercise program. I walk over 10K steps a day and use lighter weights with multiple sets to maintain and increase muscle mass. I also increased the amount of water I drink. I have a 40 oz. mug that I always have with me and am usually drinking 120 oz. per day. I stopped drinking alcohol 2 months into taking Zepbound. I have more energy and feel much better than I did when I was obese. The only side effect that I experienced was constipation. I combated that by taking a low dosage daily of Dulcolax. I could have never lost the weight I have without Zepbound. I intend to keep up my exercise program after stopping Zepbound, and hopefully my weight gain will be minimal."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2025

"I am only able to get this drug because I have OSA, even though I have struggled with weight issues for years. I have been on Zepbound for 5 weeks. I have lost 10 pounds so far. I have also had 2 full days of bad “sewer burps,” gas, and bad diarrhea. I ate sugary foods one day I was sick, the other time I was sick I have no idea what I had done wrong. Both the burps and the diarrhea are bad and nasty. One day I had to stay home from church, and the second day I was at work (that created a certain level of anxiety for me). I have noticed a huge difference in food cravings and appetite. Sometimes I have struggled to find something I actually wanted to eat. I have eaten a greater amount of fruits (especially raspberries, strawberries, apples, and bananas). I eat protein bars (20 grams) 3-4 days per week, and I try to drink as much water as I can hold. I am recovering from Achilles tendinopathy followed by a broken patella, so I have not been exercising yet."

• t_m...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2025

Tirzepatide "I’m on my 7th shot, I have lost 12 lbs. I’ve experienced blurred vision, and all cravings for sweets have subsided. My bowels are only moving once a week, probably because I’m not eating as much. So far, I haven’t had any other side effects."

• Jbx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2025

"A few hurdles initially. Was able to adjust to meds after a few weeks and modified amounts of food and time that I ate. That helped me tremendously. Had energy and feel absolutely great. This medicine works wonders for me. I’ve lost 22 lbs after 7 weeks with a combo of this medication, steady exercise, and adjustments to my diet. This has been a great experience for me."

• Ski...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2025

Tirzepatide "I like the dispensary idea, first time using it, and it was painless and easy."

• kin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2025

Tirzepatide "Caused diarrhea, fatigue, kidney problems on lowest dosage for 4 months."

• Dus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2025

"Works great. Very mild stomach upset. Had to be part of a research study to get it at a reasonable price since my insurance will not cover it."