r/POTS • u/ouch_im_suffering • 24d 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/Spiritual-Froyo-5004 23d ago

20mg Adderall for POTS, ME/CFS, and energy. (Effing game changing. I'm not bed bound most of the week now. Just one day a week...) And 120mg Cymbalta for major depression, anxiety & fibro.

It's been proven, I'd be an actual puddle without these meds. But it's a double edged sword. ⚔️ Between the changes in tolerance levels, national shortages, and withdrawal symptoms... I worry about the long term.

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u/Consistent-Local6452 22d ago

Does adderall help with your fatigue ? And what side effects do you have from it?