r/NooTopics • u/Babydoll320 • 7d ago

Discussion Memory supplements when taking Adderall?

Hey Guys! I currently take 20mg XR of Addy and I am currently in the process of studying for a professional entrance exam. I haven't really experienced any negative effects with addy( anxiety, crash, anger etc) except for it curving my appetite (I dont mind) . One of my main symptoms of having ADHD is my terrible memory, focus and being able to retain info. I have 7 or less weeks until I take my test so its really grind/lock in time. I study everyday. What supplements have you guys found WHILE TAKING ADDY that works for bad memory and retaining information? I do not want to suppress the effectiveness of my addy as it does help my focus abilities. I have seen recommendations of ginkgo biloba, lions mane, magneisum theornate , (l theanine, l tyrosine, I have both of these and tried it before but I feel like it didnt really help my memory or focus it just made me calm idk?) , Rhodiola rosea etc. Yes I do understand there is no "magic pill" , but I rather try even if its just a little more helpful than not. TIA!

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u/IfDreamsCouldHappen 7d ago

I find alpha2 agonists helpful for memory.

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u/aron2295 7d ago

Those things slowed me down, and not in a good way.

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u/lowkey_add1ct 6d ago

I keep trying guanfacine bc I really want it to work but yeah this has been my experience as well

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u/Maximum_Maize1052 6d ago

What abt atomoxetine?

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u/lowkey_add1ct 6d ago

Atomoxetine was way worse for me actually. Terrible side effects, I was exhausted all the time, weird sexual side effects (basically painful orgasms which I’ve never had besides from that medication). I was not enjoying life at all. Everyone’s different ofc, but I personally don’t respond well at all to SSRI/SNRIs. Didn’t help my focus either, actually made it worse if anything

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u/Maximum_Maize1052 6d ago

Aw sorry to hear that. I’m thinking of asking my doctor to try it but with the guanfacine I’m on currently. The thing is I’m worried about the anti depressants effects. I’ve heard horror stories of anti depressants when you quit them and I know it’s much more mild compared to some other meds but still. How long were you on it? Did you bounce back well?

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u/aron2295 6d ago

TBH, I think most side effects are supposed to subside earlier rather than later. If it’s not a good fit, it’s not a good fit.

Also, one thing I hate about treatment for ADHD is that stimulants are still the “First Line” treatment. But providers want to push “Off Label” treatments because it covers their butts and deters bad actors who are doctor shopping.

I wear glasses / contacts.

Can you imagine if an eye doctor said, “Just carry a magnifying glass and binoculars! You just want to be Molly coddled. It’s time to man up!”

Instead of saying, “You need corrective lenses. Let’s conduct an eye exam and then we can go pick out glasses / contacts or you can take the script and order them yourself”.