If you’re treating a certain condition, you might prefer to take the dose recommended for your condition.

If you don’t get the results you want, talk to your doctor about trying 2 daily doses.

For instance, you might take the supplement after lunch and after dinner.

Your doctor may recommend you start with a standard 300 mg dose, but they could recommend something different.

For example, you might take the supplement after dinner.

Rarely, bacopa monnieri may disrupt your sleep. If this happens, take it earlier in the day. If you’re taking 2 doses, take them after lunch and after dinner or a late night snack.

If for some reason you can’t take bacopa monnieri, your doctor can likely recommend a different supplement or other treatments.

For instance, it may interact with prochlorperazine and thioridazine, which are antipsychotic medications. [11] X Research source

The USP tests supplements to make sure they contain the ingredients they advertise. However, it doesn’t verify if the product works or is safe. [13] X Research source

You’re pregnant or breastfeeding. [14] X Research source You have a lung condition. [15] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source You have a gastrointestinal issue. [16] X Research source You have a slow heart rate. [17] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source You have an ulcer. [18] X Research source You experience urinary blockages. [19] X Research source You have a hyperactive thyroid or take thyroid medication. [20] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U. S. National Institutes of Health Go to source

Nausea Stomach upset Stomach cramps Increased bowel movements Dry mouth Fatigue