Yes Ashwagandha can make some people drowsy and sleepy.
One of the side effects of taking Ashwagandha is sleepiness and drowsiness so it's best to take the Ashwagandha before bed or when you're not gonna be driving or operating any machinery.
When taking ashwagandha it can increase muscle mass but taking ashwagandha should not make you gain any additional weight.
The ashwagandha can help reduce stress and lower your cortisol levels which can help promote weight loss.
The recommended dosage of ashwagandha that you should take is between 250 mg and 500 mg of ashwagandha.
Don't take anymore than 500 mg of ashwagandha without consulting with your doctor first.
When taking ashwagandha it can take between 4 to 8 weeks to see the full results of the ashwagandha.
So that means that when taking ashwagandha you may not notice results right away and you should expect between 4 weeks to 8 weeks which is 30 to 60 days for the ashwagandha to take effect.
Most people who do start taking ashwagandha begin noticing full results within 30 days but some people who take the ashwagandha may not notice the results until 60 days.
Continue taking the ashwagandha until you notice the results but if you don't notice much if any results after 60 days then you might want to speak with your doctor.
But you should really notice the effects from the ashwagandha within 4 to 6 weeks minimum.