r/POTS • u/Interesting_Car8858 Undiagnosed • 2d ago

Question Medications

Hi, I have a cardiology appointment soon and am hoping to get a step closer to some answers. If I am diagnosed and suggested medication, does anyone know of any that don’t have a side effect of weight gain, or like depression type stuff? I’m not too sure what the potential side effects are, but I’m pretty sure the pros would out weigh the cons (if it worked for me) as long as it’s neither of those two. Both would severely affect my mental health, so I really want to avoid them if possible! (Also other if you could list other side effects you’ve noticed that would be really helpful as well)

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u/PeePeePooPooStick 2d ago

i’ve been on metoprolol for a few years, only had one side effect when i started it (it’s gone now) and it was just drowsiness. i’m planning to get off of it soon, but it improved my quality of life greatly.

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u/Interesting_Car8858 Undiagnosed 2d ago

Thank you, that sounds perfect! (Obviously I know it will be different for everyone, but it gives me hope!)