ADHD medicines do not increase IQ. IQ in adulthood is generally stable and medications can’t make someone more intelligent.
However, if ADHD is genuinely present, treatment can improve focus, attention, and task completion. That can help a person perform better at work, even though the IQ score itself remains the same.
With an IQ around 77, repeated job loss is often related to job mismatch, lack of structure, or untreated mental health issues, rather than just intelligence alone. A proper psychiatric assessment is important to see whether ADHD is present and to guide realistic treatment and vocational options.
It’s best not to use ADHD medicines without a clear diagnosis.
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A consultation and assessment can help decide the right approach.