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Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free 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 Liquid Extract Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Swanson 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 Glycerite. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free by Swanson

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has one active ingredient: stevia glycerite, a concentrated sweetener made from the stevia plant. The liquid also contains glycerin and deionized water as inactive ingredients — no alcohol despite the name implying it's alcohol-free.

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 facts we hold don't establish reliable evidence for stevia's effectiveness at managing blood sugar levels, blood pressure, or weight. One small trial suggested a single dose of stevia extract reduced blood glucose after meals in people with type 2 diabetes, but other research didn't confirm that effect.

Until larger, more rigorous studies are done, we can't say whether this product works for any of those purposes.

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 — the kind in diet sodas and sweeteners — is generally recognized as safe. This product is a supplement dose, not a food amount, and high-dose stevia supplements haven't been well studied.

Use caution, and be aware that the most common side effects reported are mild: bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and numbness. Most of these resolve within the first week.

Rarely, stevia can trigger an allergic reaction.

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.

Check your medications if you take lithium (moderate risk of buildup), any blood pressure medicine (minor risk of pressure dropping too low), or diabetes drugs (minor risk of low blood sugar). If you're on any of these, run them through the checker on this page before you start.

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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.

If you're looking for a sugar-free sweetener, purified stevia in small amounts is well tolerated. If you take lithium, blood pressure medications, or diabetes drugs, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first — this product isn't a proven treatment for any health condition, and the interaction risks may outweigh the benefit.

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 22, 2024.

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 Liquid Extract Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Swanson
Barcode (UPC) 087614112152
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 59 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 308462
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free by Swanson, 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:
0.1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.16 mL
Servings per container
368
UPC/BARCODE
087614112152
IngredientAmount% DV
Stevia Glycerite0.16 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Deionized

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Label statements
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Formula

Natural Sweetener

Formulation

Alcohol Free

No bitter aftertaste

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take three to five drops as desired. Sedimentation may occur. Shake well before using.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

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Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free by Swanson label

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Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free by Swanson

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

Serving size0.1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container368 Amounts shown are per serving.

Stevia Glycerite

Interacts with
259 drugs
0.16 mL per serving

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...

Stevia Glycerite monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Deionized. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free by Swanson Drug Interactions

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259Drugs
1 Moderate 258 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Stevia Glycerite 259

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Stevia Glycerite

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free 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 Glycerite3 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
Stevia Glycerite full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Swanson

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Name
Swanson Health Products
City
Fargo
State
ND
ZipCode
58104
Phone Number
1-800-437-4148
Web Address
swanson.com
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Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free by Swanson: Common Questions

Does Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free by Swanson interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free 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 Liquid Extract Alcohol Free 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 this stevia safe to use every day?
Purified stevia in food amounts — the kind in diet drinks — is recognized as safe for everyday use. This supplement is a higher dose, and long-term safety data isn't available, so use caution. If you plan to take it regularly, talk with your pharmacist.
Can I use this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for stevia during pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it — they can help you weigh what's known and what isn't for your situation.
What are the side effects?
The most common ones are mild — bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, and numbness — and most go away after the first week. Allergic reactions are rare but possible. Stop and contact your doctor if you have any signs of an allergic reaction.
Does stevia actually lower blood sugar or blood pressure?
The evidence is mixed and not strong enough to call it reliable. Some small trials suggest it might help with blood glucose after meals or blood pressure, but other studies didn't see that effect. It's not a proven treatment for either condition.
Why is it called 'alcohol free' if there's no alcohol listed?
Good catch — the name just emphasizes that this particular extract uses glycerin and water instead of alcohol as the extraction solvent. No alcohol is in the product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free’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 Liquid Extract Alcohol Free'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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