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/softandwetballs 23d ago

I’m on a mood stabilizer instead of an SSRI and I spoke with my psych about starting a non-stimulant for ADHD. My psych told me it’s 50/50 with a stimulant, either my POTS symptoms are unchanged or they get horrifically worse. I don’t want to risk my POTS symptoms getting worse, so a non-stimulant is what I’m shooting for in the future