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Stevia Liquid Extract Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Swanson

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
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.

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 contains one active ingredient: stevia glycerite, a concentrated extract of the stevia plant. Stevia glycerite is a sweetener derived from stevia leaves and is the alcohol-free form of the supplement.

The inactive ingredients are glycerin and deionized water, which keep the extract in liquid form.

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 we hold does not establish that stevia is effective for diabetes, high blood pressure, or weight loss. While preliminary research suggests stevia extract may slightly lower blood sugar levels after meals in people with type 2 diabetes, and some animal or lab studies hint it might affect blood pressure, clinical evidence in people is insufficient to say whether it reliably works for any of these 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 sweeteners—the amounts used in food—are generally well tolerated. Most people who try stevia experience no side effects, though some report mild bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, or numbness; these usually go away within the first week.

Rare allergic reactions are possible. Because this product uses higher supplement doses rather than typical food amounts, safety data are limited, so use caution and talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding—we hold no specific safety information for stevia in pregnancy or lactation.

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 starting this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take lithium (Moderate risk of raised levels), blood pressure medications, or diabetes drugs (Minor risk for each). No interactions are documented for other medication types in our data.

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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.

Stevia is a sweetener that may interest people looking for a non-caloric alternative, but evidence for its use against diabetes, high blood pressure, or weight loss is not established. If you take lithium, blood pressure medication, or diabetes drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Most people tolerate it well, though mild digestive or neurological side effects can occur early on.

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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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

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
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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

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 stevia safe to use every day?
Purified stevia in food amounts is generally well tolerated and considered safe for regular use. This supplement form uses higher doses, and long-term safety at those levels isn't well studied, so use it with caution and discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist if you plan daily use.
Does stevia lower blood sugar?
Preliminary research hints that stevia extract might slightly lower blood sugar after meals, but evidence is not strong enough to say it works reliably for diabetes. If you take diabetes medication, do not rely on stevia to control your blood sugar, and check with your doctor before adding it.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people have no side effects. Some experience mild bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle pain, nausea, or numbness in the first week—these typically resolve on their own. Rare allergic reactions are possible.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have specific safety data on stevia in pregnancy or lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you.
How is this different from regular stevia?
This product is a concentrated stevia extract in glycerin and water, with no alcohol—so it's more shelf-stable and convenient than alcohol-based extracts. The active ingredient is the same: stevia glycerite from the stevia plant.

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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.

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

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