tiger Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I am having trouble with the beta blockers. Have raynauds so I can't take those anymore since my feet are like ice. So am wondering if anyone had any luck with ssris to control hr. I am scared to try Florinef and want to use that as my last resort if nothing else works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Hi,I am taking a beta blocker and lexapro. I have been taking a beta for a long time but still had problems with my heartrate. Since I have been taking the lexapro I think I have noticed a decrease in flare ups with tachy and if I do get tachy it seems to not go so high. (knock on wood that it stays that way)Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 YES--SSRI really helped me when I was very sick with POTS. Everyone is different, but it is worth trying. My specialist said that 50% of POTS patients benefit from an SSRI.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yikespanic Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Sara, Yes I am. I take celexa. Began with an itty bitty 5mg dose and then now taking 10mg. It did help with my fast heart rate, and with the surges. And as an added bonus it really helps with the anxiety that I was having. I may have to still up my dose a bit yet as I started out at such a small dose and added only a little bit at a time. I hope one works for you. My Dr. said starting out with a small, really small dose and working up to what works for you. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 SSRI's can help some people with there heart rate. Dysautonomia can cause tachycardia because there is a miscommunication between the brain and the heart. This is where SSRI's come in. With me, I need a beta blocker. For some reason at night when it's time for bed instead of my heart slowing down like it is suppose to, it likes to speed up. I take lopressor for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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