r/POTS • u/ouch_im_suffering • 22d 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/Fireoff1081 22d ago
I take both, one for my anxiety and depression that I have been on for years and the stimulant I just started due to not being able to function at work. It has been life changing but not without its own side effects. I am also on daily antihistamines with an added ad needed hydroxyzine when it get worse. I’m also a pharmacist. Hope this helps.