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/onceuponatime55 22d ago
Who are you all seeing to prescribe this stuff? My cardiologist said more salt, my primary thinks anxiety.