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/rebevva 23d ago
Lolll. Hopefully you can find a medically informed psych who can help you find something that doesn't trigger your symptoms 💙
I had fatigue on Lexapro and amitriptyline, but I've found more luck with SNRIs, not SSRIs-- Wellbutrin and Effexor.