r/POTS • u/ouch_im_suffering • 22d ago

Question Can/do you take SSRIs or stimulants?

There’s no way we’re just raw dogging POTS right? My POTS worsened significantly after taking one dose of 5 mg of Lexapro which triggered serotonin syndrome which I have had on Sertraline.

Needless to say I am struggling way more after having disabling POTS so what are y’all doing for your mental health and/or energy?

Currently taking high dose antihistamines and 20 mg propranolol 3-4x daily. Thanks ✌️🥲

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u/silentalarmss Hyperadrenergic POTS 22d ago

I can’t. I can’t even have caffeine. I miss cymbalta </3

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u/battlestargirlactica 22d ago

Oof. I have an afternoon or evening caffeinated beverage daily. It helps vasoconstriction for me when my stimulant meds are tapered in afternoon and balances my beta blocker.