The best way to taper off Lexapro

[Timoniumguy]

I am 68 and feel like I should come off of my 10mg of Lexapro for anxiety. I came off Prozac and Sersone with no problem at various times . But I am scared to death especially since I have just watched a friend fall apart from a benzo detox, and I have been his only real support. Now I am anxious just thinking about it! The Lexapro does work, but I have been on this now for 3 years.
Is liquid Lexapro the option and do you know where I could find a detox schedule? Does acupuncture help with symptoms? I would like to have minimal symptoms. Thanks

[YardBull]

You should be working with your doctor in tapering off Lexapro.  If it helps you deal with anxiety, why stop taking it?  

[Paxiled]

First, look up a book called The Anti-Depression Solution.  It discusses how to taper off a med and when it's time to stop taking a med.  But the basic answer is, you taper off as slowly as you need to.  You don't follow some pre-set schedule, you follow one that works for you.  If it takes a while, it takes a while.  Usually, benzos are much harder to quit than antidepressants, but some antidepressants are just as bad, such as Paxil and Effexor.  Lexapro isn't the worst.  Just take it slowly, and if things get really bad, go back on the last dose at which you felt fine and taper off more slowly.