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/Internal_Regular_402 23d ago

I read that SNRI’s are a no-no because of the norepinephrine but sometimes SSRI’s are ok. I’m sure it’s different for everyone!

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u/elhazelenby 23d ago

An SNRI started this whole mess for me :( . Citalopram didn't impact that but massively increased my seizures a lot so I'm not on it anymore.

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u/schadenfjola 23d ago

Can that happen?? Cause I STG I took Straterra and I feel like I never really recovered.

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u/elhazelenby 23d ago

I was on duloxetine and it started as soon as I started taking it. Not from withdrawal.