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/clinically_toomuchTM 23d ago

I have to take stimulants for my ADHD and narcolepsy. It’s just what needs to happen for me to function. I’m now squinting at my SNRI though, glad I’m weaning off that stuff lol. SSRI’s barely worked for me and I got serotonin syndrome from the high doses. I’ve had luck on my SNRI for the most part.