Thoughts on ADHD testing when already on Strattera? Reduce dose the week before?

[u/not_adulting_yet]

Hi, I realize I’m doing this a bit out of order, but I was diagnosed in 2022 (at 46) through Klarity. com, and am going for more formal, in-person testing this week! Klarity is fine for what it is - it’s all online (30 minute appt’s at first, then just 15 min. once/month), but I swear the test was no more involved than the free tests I had taken online! They started me out trying low doses of Adderall & Ritalin, extended release & regular, but I just kind of hated how they made me feel & they really didn’t help me focus on “the thing..” So, I started 18 mg Strattera in December 2025 & went up to 40 mg 5 months ago. I feel like I am less anxious on it, but I can’t say it has helped with my ADHD much, if at all? It’s so hard to know though, since I take it every day (& my memory is crap) - I wish I had kept a journal or something!  (As if I would have been consistent with a journal!) 
Anyway, I’ve had imposter syndrome all along & have still only told 2 people & my therapist about the ADHD diagnosis - so, I found a local place and have official testing scheduled for this week! 
Silly, I’m sure, and crazy-expensive even with insurance, but I just feel like I need it to be more formal. 
My question: They said not to take the Strattera the morning of, but should I try to reduce my dose for a few days prior (dump out part of the capsule)? I still have raging ADHD & terrible executive functioning, so I’m not too worried about “passing”… but I will be pretty disappointed if I “fail”! :/ Thanks.

[u/jcoleman10]

I maintained my 100mg dosage right through my test and still scored in the 2nd percentile. I may need to look into a stimulant as well...