
Epilepsy drug sulthiame trims sleep apnea events by up to 50% in trial
A European phase II trial with 240 adults showed that nightly 200–300 mg sulthiame reduced sleep-apnea severity by about 30–50% versus placebo, improving breathing interruptions and oxygenation with no major safety concerns. The results suggest a direct pharmacological approach to sleep-disordered breathing, though longer and broader studies are needed to confirm durability and safety beyond CPAP-centered care.

