adderal and memory

[yummystew]

Hi all! I am looking for any information or advise regarding Adderall and brain chemistry. I am currently prescribed 20 mg a day but I raise and lower this as needed. I usually take 10-15mg a day but sometimes, if I am studying something, I will increase this greatly for a couple of days. I have found that, on large doses of Adderall, short term memories have a tougher time becoming long term. Basically, I can cram a lot of information but it is hard to get it to stick when I come down. I am wondering if anybody can provide some info on the mechanics behind this and if there are any kind of supplements or something that can help.

Thanks!

 

[rainyday107]

From my personal experience, I've only had memory "issues" if I am sleep-deprived from Adderall. I'm fine memory-wise as long as I take it as prescribed. I can't provide any "mechanics", just my personal experience.

Perhaps check the possible side effects and see if memory loss is listed.