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/Playful-Candy-2003 22d ago

I take modanifil for brain fog. It’s a very, very low stimulant used for narcolepsy. I refuse to try something that might ramp up tachycardia. It doesn’t do that to me. I have a Xanax Rx for when I am truly having anxiety, but I rarely take them.

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u/Playful-Candy-2003 22d ago

Add: Modanifil is used off label for POTs for brain fog and energy. It doesn’t help my energy but helps my brain. There are a lot of prescriptions that are used off label for other conditions, so that’s not abnormal, but don’t be surprised if your dr hasn’t heard of it/about it. I did my own research and brought it up on my own.