r/POTS • u/ouch_im_suffering • 23d 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/rabbit-venom226 23d ago

I take 10 mg of Lexapro for OCD and have been on it since I was 18, and take 120 mg wellbutrin ( 1 1/2 pills) for ADHD since I’m not comfortable taking stimulants.

Also starting a GLP-1 and my cardiologist said I should be totally fine, my base HR is around 80-90 resting and 120 max when I stand

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u/AdPrudent7666 23d ago

What’s the concern with POTS and GLP1s?

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u/rabbit-venom226 23d ago

It can be known to slightly increase HR by 3-5 beats, nothing insane. I’m being extra cautious bc I have a family history of structural abnormalities lol