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Stevia Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Stevia Extract 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Stevia Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet 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 Stevia extract powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Stevia Extract by Herbadiet

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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: stevia extract powder, a no-calorie sweetener derived from the stevia plant. It's sold as a concentrated powder, not a sweetened food product.

There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed in this formulation.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Stevia product and its label doesn't state a use — see Stevia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for stevia's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works for diabetes management, blood pressure control, or weight loss.

If you're considering it for one of these purposes, talk with your doctor about whether the research supports it for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Stevia

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Purified stevia in typical food amounts is generally recognized as safe. However, whole-leaf stevia or high-dose supplements like this one lack solid safety data, so caution is warranted.

In trials, stevia extract appears generally well tolerated, with minor side effects — bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle aches, nausea, and numbness — that tend to resolve after the first week. Allergic reactions are rare but possible.

We don't have safety data on file for stevia extract during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing and thinking about this product, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you weigh what we don't yet know against your particular needs.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Stevia

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Stevia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 259 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take lithium — stevia may increase its levels in your blood. Also check if you're on any blood pressure medication or diabetes drug, since stevia might enhance their effects and lower your blood pressure or blood sugar more than intended.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Herbadiet Stevia Extract is a single-ingredient sweetener that works best if you want a no-calorie alternative to sugar and don't take lithium, blood pressure medications, or diabetes drugs. If you're on any of those, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start.

Side effects are usually mild and temporary. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or managing a chronic condition.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2021.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Stevia Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2021
DSLD ID 244436
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Stevia Extract by Herbadiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0 Not Present
Maximum serving Sizes:
0 Not Present
IngredientAmount% DV
Stevia extract powder0 NP--

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Natural Sweetener Standardized Extract Powder Derived from Stevia Rebaudiana Leaves

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast

V Vegan

Ethically Sourced Scientifically Tested Premium Grade Ingredients

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool & dark.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Batch No. ARK-P86

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Stevia Extract by Herbadiet label

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Stevia Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Stevia Extract by Herbadiet

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0 Not Present Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Stevia extract powder

Interacts with
259 drugs
0 NP per serving Form: Rebaudiosides, Steviol Glycosides

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...

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Stevia Extract by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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259Drugs
1 Moderate 258 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Stevia extract powder 259

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Stevia Extract interact with 259 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Stevia Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Stevia extract powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Stevia Extract 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.

Stevia extract powder3 drug types · 259 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Stevia Extract, from the product label.

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
Street Address
11, Sector - 14
City
Rohtak
State
Haryana
ZipCode
124001
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Stevia Extract by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Stevia Extract by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Stevia Extract has a known interaction with 259 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Stevia Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is stevia extract safe in the amounts in this product?
Food amounts of purified stevia are generally recognized as safe. But this is a supplement — higher doses than you'd get in food — and high-dose stevia supplements haven't been well studied for safety. It's generally well tolerated in trials, with minor side effects like bloating or headache that usually fade after the first week, but use caution with long-term or high-dose use.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for stevia extract during pregnancy or breastfeeding. There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it — they can help you decide what's best for you and your baby.
Does stevia extract actually lower blood sugar or blood pressure?
The evidence isn't established. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate stevia for diabetes or hypertension. Some early studies show it might help, but other research suggests it doesn't significantly lower blood pressure. Talk with your doctor if you're hoping to use it for either of these conditions.
What are the side effects I should know about?
The most common are bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle aches, nausea, and numbness — and they usually go away after the first week. Allergic reactions are rare but possible. If you notice any of these, especially anything unusual, let your pharmacist know.
What is stevia extract used for?
It's a natural, no-calorie sweetener — an alternative to sugar or artificial sweeteners. Some people also use it hoping to help manage blood sugar or blood pressure, though the evidence for those uses is still unclear.

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The Full Monographs Behind Stevia Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Stevia

Interacts with 259 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 regulators. Purified stevia extracts have a...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Stevia Extract'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.

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
  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. Melis MS. Chronic administration of aqueous extract of Stevia rebaudiana in rats: renal effects. J Ethnopharmacol 1995;47:129-34. PubMed
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Gregersen S, Jeppesen PB, Holst JJ, Hermansen K. Antihyperglycemic effects of stevioside in type 2 diabetic subjects. Metabolism 2004;53:73-6. PubMed
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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

See these in context on the Stevia monograph →

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