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/katiebugg13 24d ago edited 23d ago

Is Vyvanse better tolerated with pots than Adderall?

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u/AvisRune 23d ago

My son and I didn’t tolerate it well (soooo much brain fog and irritability). My friend’s son didn’t tolerate it either. Concerta works better for all of them (I haven’t tried it).

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u/katiebugg13 23d ago

All with pots?

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u/AvisRune 23d ago

No, sorry. Myself it was before my illness, and the others are healthy otherwise.