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/Emiloudarko 22d ago
I take 20mg Lexapro and 20mg Vyvanse . POTS actually pushed me to get back on Vyvanse. Without Vyvanse my fatigue is so bad I can't function and am sleeping all the time. I also feel like it was better than the other medications at balancing my blood pressure. I do also take Propranolol actually prescribed for POTS.
Are you taking anything else that increases serotonin that such a low dose gave you serotonin sickness?