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jhrdrmmr

Anyone with a history of Anxiety that isn't worsened by Zepbound?

First Timer

Hi there, My sleep doc is prescribing Zepbound for me due to (a) severe obstructive sleep apnea that I treat with a CPAP, but I often rip it off and (b) being overweight (I'm male, 6'2" and have been stuck hovering between 235-240 lbs for years).

In reading more about Zepbound, I think it could do a lot of good for me. The one thing giving me pause, however, is the anecdotal reporting of worsening anxiety symptoms.

I have a long history of panic disorder / general anxiety disorder that is largely managed effectively with Paxil (daily)/therapy/mindfulness/beta blockers (only when necessary)/etc. Though I can still have flare ups from time to time.

Has anyone with a similar history of anxiety NOT had their anxiety symptoms worsen when taking Zepbound? I assume that I would start (and stay?) on the lowest dose.

Any feedback appreciated.

Posted Apr 15, 2025, 7:28 PM UTC

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