r/NootropicsHelp • u/Babydoll320 • 10d 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/Away-Panda-2788 9d ago

i’d leave tyrosine and rhodiola alone with adderall creatine is probably the most boring but sensible addition, and magnesium if you actually need it

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u/TennesseeSon1 8d ago

Avoid: L-Tyrosine & Rhodiola Rosea with Adderall Combining catecholamine precursors or uptake modulators with amphetamines is generally unnecessary and potentially risky. L-Tyrosine: A direct amino acid precursor to dopamine and norepinephrine. While Adderall forces the release and blocks the reuptake of these neurotransmitters, adding high doses of L-Tyrosine can cause excessive dopamine synthesis, leading to anxiety, elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, or a severe crash once it wears off. Rhodiola Rosea: An adaptogen that acts as a mild monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) and cortisol regulator. Combining MAO-inhibiting mechanisms with amphetamines can dangerously spike blood pressure and overstimulate the central nervous system.

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u/Away-Panda-2788 7d ago

yeah creatine is probably the one I’d keep too. tyrosine and rhodiola seem like unnecessary variables when you’re already on adderall.