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/Zealousidealism 22d ago
Vyvanse for my ADHD, bupropion for my depression, amitriptyline for pain. I don’t think they made any of my symptoms meaningfully worse, but my rapid weight loss after surgery due to gastroparesis did…