ADHD Medications May Help Ease Menopausal Brain Fog

Recent research has found that ADHD medications may help reduce menopausal brain fog. WhiteTea · E+/Getty A recent review found that ADHD medications like lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) and atomoxetine (Strattera) may help improve self-reported symptoms of brain fog in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Menopausal brain fog — including forgetfulness, slow thinking, and difficulty concentrating — may be linked to hormonal fluctuations that affect brain function during perimenopause and menopause. Experts caution it’s too early to recommend ADHD medications for menopausal brain fog due to limited research, potential risks like cardiovascular effects, and lack of FDA approval for this use. Medications commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may help reduce certain symptoms of menopausal brain fog, according to a review presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Menopause Society. The findings have not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal. The research suggests that both lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) and atomoxetine (Strattera) may improve self-reported executive function in perimenopausal and postmenopausal people. However, they showed little t…

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