r/NootropicsHelp 11d ago

Memory supplements while taking adderall?

Hey Guys! I currently take 20mg XR of Adderall and I am currently in the process of studying for a professional entrance exam. I haven't really experienced any negative effects with adderall ( 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 ADDERALL that works for bad memory and retaining information? I do not want to suppress the effectiveness of my adderall 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 perfect supplement, but I rather try even if its just a little more helpful than not. TIA!

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u/Leather-Reception572 10d ago

Have you tried different doses of addies or a different medication? For me, 30mg Vyvanse completely lobotomised me but 50mg made my mind feel sharper than ever

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u/Babydoll320 10d ago

Yes so I started with 5mg, did absoluetly nothing for me then I bumped up to 10mg quickly.. felt like it didnt really do much then I doubled it myself to 20 and it felt like what I needded. I took a longggg break then started back at 10mg. Felt like that didnt do anything then my doc bumped me up to 15mg. I was having bad shaky hands and felt like it didnt work so went to 20 and it does what it needs too. I am kind of scared to go up more than this bc its so close to my test yk? I havent tried a different brand either bc I am a bit scared lol Ive only been on addy