I felt similarly when I first started. My pdoc had me try taking it different times to see what was most helpful for me. I've tried in the AM and in the PM back when I was getting started on just 300 mg (1 pill). It takes some getting used to, but it doesn't take too long to adjust. Keep in mind it can take a little bit of time to get used to before determining if it is helpful. I noticed a slight effect on 300 mg, but 600 mg was when it started to take the edge off more (to a point).