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Lexapro Withdrawels

I have been on lexapro 10mg now for over a year. I want to discontinue and have run into some problems. When I am withdrawing I get cases of sleep apnea. I wake up gasping for air. I have to say Im in great shape, vand very thin. As soon as I start taking Lexapro again, it goes away. What should I do?  Do I just try and punch through it?
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242532 tn?1269550379
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sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous situation and should be evaluated. I would not go off this medication until you have had some work up re sleep apnea and get recommendations from a specialist.
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Have you tried a slow taper or are you just quitting abruptly?
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