Stevia Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Hawaii Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Stevia against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Stevia is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sugar substitute / sweetener, blood sugar support in diabetes, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 259 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Stevia extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Stevia by Hawaii Pharm
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic stevia extract in a liquid form. Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener derived from the stevia plant leaf.
The inactive ingredients are vegetable palm glycerin and alcohol, which serve as the liquid base.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for stevia's effectiveness isn't well established in our data. For diabetes, hypertension, and obesity—three conditions often associated with stevia use—we hold insufficient reliable evidence to make a rating.
Some preliminary research suggests stevia extract may reduce blood sugar after meals in people with type 2 diabetes, and that stevia or its active compound stevioside might lower blood pressure. However, other clinical studies show no significant blood-pressure benefit, so the picture remains unclear.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Purified stevia sweeteners in food amounts are generally recognized as safe. However, because this is a supplement dose rather than a food additive, and whole-leaf or supplement-strength stevia hasn't been thoroughly studied for safety, use caution.
Most people tolerate stevia well orally, with minor side effects like bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle ache, nausea, and numbness that typically fade after the first week. Rare allergic reactions have been reported.
The pregnancy and lactation safety data on file is incomplete, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before use if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this stevia product, double-check if you're on lithium (Moderate interaction)—the biggest concern. Also run it past your pharmacist if you take blood-pressure medication or diabetes drugs (Minor interactions with both).
No interactions are documented for other drug types in our data.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener that's well tolerated in typical amounts. If you take lithium, blood-pressure medication, or diabetes medication, check with your pharmacist first—stevia may interact with these drugs.
For everyone else, the main caution is that supplement-dose stevia hasn't been extensively studied, so use it mindfully.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Stevia, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Hawaii Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 650905469251 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 237684 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Stevia by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Stevia extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Alcohol
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General Statements
Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008
Made with Aloha!
Formulation
Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.
Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.
Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.
Non GMO Gluten free
Made in USA, Hawaii
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.
Precautions
Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.
May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.
Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
Formula
(Stevia rebaudiana)
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA
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Stevia by Hawaii Pharm label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Stevia by Hawaii Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic Stevia extract
Interacts with259 drugs
Stevia is a plant-based, calorie-free sweetener that is widely used as a sugar alternative and is considered safe in normal food amounts by major regu...
Certified organic Stevia extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Stevia by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Hawaii Pharm Stevia is a single-ingredient liquid extract that does interact with some medications.
The most serious concern is lithium — a mood stabilizer used for bipolar disorder. Stevia may slow how your body clears lithium, which could raise it to unsafe levels.
The mechanism appears to involve stevia's mild diuretic (fluid-removing) effect, which might reduce lithium excretion.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Stevia also interacts with two other drug categories at Minor severity. It may theoretically lower blood pressure further if you're already on blood-pressure medication, raising the risk of dizziness or lightheadedness.
Similarly, if you take diabetes drugs that lower blood sugar, stevia might increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)—though the evidence from clinical trials is mixed and incomplete.
Altogether, these interactions span 256 individual medications. If you take lithium, any antihypertensive, or any antidiabetes medication, please search your exact drug names below before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Stevia interact with 259 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Stevia interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Stevia extract
Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Stevia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Stevia ExtractLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stevia might decrease clearance and increase levels of lithium.
Read the full Certified Organic Stevia Extract + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Stevia with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
certified organic Stevia extract
Lithium
Theoretically, stevia might decrease clearance and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that stevia extracts might have diuretic activity. Theoretically, increased reabsorption of lithium along with sodium might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, stevia might increase the risk for hypoglycemia when combined with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research in patients with type 2 diabetes suggests that taking a single dose of stevia extract 1000 mg reduces postprandial blood glucose levels when taken with a meal. However, other clinical research in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes suggests that taking stevioside 250 mg three times daily does not significantly affect blood glucose levels or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) after three months of treatment.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, combining stevia or stevia constituents with antihypertensive agents might increase the risk of hypotension.
Stevia extract and stevioside might lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. However, other clinical research suggests that stevioside does not significantly lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Stevia, from the product label.
Hawaii Pharm
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- Hawaii Pharm LLC
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- HI
- ZipCode
- 96815
- Web Address
- www.hawaiipharm.com
Stevia by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Stevia’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Stevia's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Stevia 10 references
- Chan P, Xu DY, Liu JC, et al. The effect of stevioside on blood pressure and plasma catecholamines in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Life Sci 1998;63:1679-84. PubMed
- Melis MS. A crude extract of Stevia rebaudiana increases the renal plasma flow of normal and hypertensive rats. Braz J Med Biol Res 1996;29:669-75.
- Melis MS. Chronic administration of aqueous extract of Stevia rebaudiana in rats: renal effects. J Ethnopharmacol 1995;47:129-34. PubMed
- Melis MS, Sainati AR. Effect of calcium and verapamil on renal function of rats during treatment with stevioside. J Ethnopharmacol 1991;33:257-622. PubMed
- Hsieh MH, Chan P, Sue YM, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of oral stevioside in patients with mild essential hypertension: a two-year, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Clin Ther 2003;25:2797-808. PubMed
- Chan P, Tomlinson B, Chen YJ, et al. A double-blind placebo-controlled study of the effectiveness and tolerability of oral stevioside in human hypertension. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2000;50:215-20. PubMed
- Gregersen S, Jeppesen PB, Holst JJ, Hermansen K. Antihyperglycemic effects of stevioside in type 2 diabetic subjects. Metabolism 2004;53:73-6. PubMed
- Barriocanal LA, Palacios M, Benitez G, et al. Apparent lack of pharmacological effect of steviol glycosides used as sweeteners in humans. A pilot study of repeated exposures in some normotensive and hypotensive individuals and in Type 1 and Type 2 diabeti
- Ferri LA, Alves-Do-Prado W, Yamada SS, et al. Investigation of the antihypertensive effect of oral crude stevioside in patients with mild essential hypertension. Phytother Res 2006;20:732-6. PubMed
- Almiron-Roig E, Navas-Carretero S, Castelnuovo G, et al. Impact of acute consumption of beverages containing plant-based or alternative sweetener blends on postprandial appetite, food intake, metabolism, and gastro-intestinal symptoms: Results of the SWEE
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