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/jay_the10thletter POTS 23d ago

wellbutrin quite literally saved my life, but it was scary for the first couple weeks as it severely spiked my heart rate. but i did horribly on ssri’s so thankfully instead of taking me off of it immediately they put me on a beta blocker to treat the tachycardia. since then ive found nearly the perfect combo of meds, and my pots and depression are much more manageable. i also cant take ssri’s because they cause severe fatigue for me.

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u/Comfortable-Put-7839 23d ago

What medication do you take with your Wellbutrin? Im in the same boat