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GLP-1 Drugs Causing Arrythmias

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Interesting that my cardiologist just last week wanted me to start Zepbound (insurance wouldn't cover it and changing plans Jan 1 so decided not to push it further now). This came out of the blue and I was not in favor of it - have many concerns among which is that I am now not in Afib (knock on wood) since having an ablation last February and don't want to rock the boat. I couldn't understand why he wanted me to take this since I am not considered obese just at the beginning overweight range now having lost about 20 lbs in the last year. I asked several times to explain the rationale and the most I can understand is that because I am treated for sleep apnea with a Cpap I would "qualify." My apneas are almost non-existent with Cpap use and I always use it! He says sleep apnea can cause the mild pulmonary hypertension that they say I have but can't find any other cause. But......I don't have apneas with my Cpap use! At any rate, I really don't want to take Zepbound or any of the other GLP-1s.

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@carculmer ask Dr why he is suggested it . You can refuse any treatment your Dr suggests