Sounds like too much. You really don't need that much starting out. Get yourself a 1gram scoop from ebay or somewhere, dirt cheap. Then measure your dose properly, I'd suggest 2g or 3g at a time. Also you want 4 hours minimum between doses, taking it too often will just pile on the negative affects and you won't get any good feelings. Also make sure you are taking it before food not after, a full stomach will dull the effects. I like to dose then eat about an hour after. With kratom less is m