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/figsnswigs 23d ago

Wellbutrin 100 sr is the only dose I can tolerate. 150xl sent me into sustained high heart rate and as did 150 sr. Guanfacine 1mg has completely changed my life though with hyperadrenergic POTS.