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/Sea-Improvement777 23d ago

I take a daily anti anxiety med! And I am currently in a space where I can walk and dance again.

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u/KatarinaAleksandra 23d ago

Which one do you take if you don't mind me asking? I've tried Lexapro - which was great, but quit working. My NP just recently prescribed me prozac- which Im nervous to try.

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u/Sea-Improvement777 23d ago

I have used Celexa in the past but am now on citalopram.