Has anyone had/seen an increase in sleep apnea from benzodiazpines?

I was just diagnosed and have been on clonazepam at hefty doses for 10 years. I wonder if theres a correlation?
I am overweight..I know ppl can walk away from cpap
with weight loss. Are MY chances greater of walking away from cpap with weight loss...if I can come down or off the
clonazepam as well??????????

benzodiazepines are linked to respiratory compromise. There is every chance that is you lose weight and stop taking clonazepam your sleep apnoea will go or improve greatly

You will improve your apnea index and snoring a lot only by having 5 kgs. less, so it would be really helpful if you could go on a diet that adapts to your life style, as well as some physical exercise. If you continue to loose weight, you could ask to be retested with a polysomnography and see whether you could quit CPAP.
As for Clonazepam, benzodiacepines are well known for aggravating apneas, so they are not recommended for SAOS patients. If you麓re still suffering from insomnia, you should change it to the new non-benzodiacepine hypnotics as zolpidem, which does not alter the respiratory functions.
Important : Clonazepam must be withdrawn very slowly (15 - 20 days minimum). Ask your doctor and good luck!

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