Old drug, new hope: acetazolamide may ease sleep apnea and lower blood pressure
NCT ID NCT05616260
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested whether acetazolamide, a cheap and well-tolerated water pill, can reduce sleep apnea severity and improve blood pressure in young adults (18–50 years old) who cannot or will not use a CPAP mask. 54 participants received either the drug or a placebo for two weeks each. The goal was to see if this medication could offer a simple, once-daily treatment option for millions of sleep apnea patients.
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UC San Diego; Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute Building
La Jolla, California, 92121, United States
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