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Danielle’s Question: So, Thank you for this article. I’m having side effects from taking 200 milligrams of oral progesterone. I take forever to wake up and feel really, really groggy. I read where you said that take it early and when I take it early and out in an hour, I can barely keep my eyes open and feel drunk or drugged. So, I usually take it in half an hour before bed. I sleep like a rock but have a hard time coming to the next day. I’m a lightweight when it comes to any medication and always thought that might be due to being clean and sober for 32 years, but I might be wrong. I’m probably just sensitive. So, should I try a hundred milligrams of oral progesterone or change it to a compound? Because currently, I am taking Prometrium. I really love the solid sleep, but it takes hours to wear off in the morning and it seems like I’m just so tired. But I do take thyroid medication and I do have low morning cortisol and take some adrenal glandular as well. So, thank you so much in advance. Short Answer: The