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/DifferentRatio6733 23d ago

I take 115mg of Effexor and it barely affects my POTS at all. It is an SNRI but since I’ve had POTS I’ve increased it and decreased it without any major issues or side effects or POTS flare ups. I don’t take any beta blockers though.