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Stevia Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Planetary Herbals

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Stevia Powder is a dietary supplement by Planetary Herbals 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Stevia Powder by Planetary Herbals

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, a natural sweetener extracted from the stevia plant. Stevia Powder has no inactive filler ingredients listed.

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 isn't established yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for blood sugar control in diabetes, blood pressure reduction in hypertension, or weight management.

While some preliminary research suggests stevia extract might lower blood glucose after meals in people with type 2 diabetes, other studies haven't confirmed a clear effect — so we can't yet say whether it works for 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 in typical food amounts is generally well tolerated and recognized as safe. However, this product is a supplement-dose powder, not a food sweetener, and high-dose supplements lack solid safety data — so use caution.

Most minor side effects (bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle aches, nausea, numbness) tend to resolve after the first week. Allergic reactions are rare but possible.

Pregnancy and lactation safety data for stevia supplements isn't on file, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you during these times.

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 with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're on lithium — stevia may raise your blood levels to unsafe ranges. Also confirm it with blood pressure medications (risk of pressure dropping too low) and diabetes medications (theoretical risk of low blood sugar).

No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredient we reviewed.

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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 Powder is generally well tolerated at supplement doses, but it's not a good fit if you take lithium, blood pressure medications, or diabetes drugs without checking first. If you're looking for a sweetener and don't take those medications, it's likely safe — but the evidence for blood sugar or blood pressure benefits is thin.

Have a conversation with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for your situation.

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 Nov 20, 2017.

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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Planetary Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 021078102977
Net contents 1.75 oz.; 49.6 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 20, 2017
DSLD ID 80834
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
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 Powder by Planetary Herbals, 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:
0.125 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.125 tsp
Servings per container
156
UPC/BARCODE
021078102977
IngredientAmount% DV
Stevia316 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General Statements

Approved by Michael Tierra L.Ac

Packed by weight, not by volume. Some settling may occur.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1/8 teaspoon daily in cooking or baking.

Precautions

Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Planetary Herbals, LLC

General

PF0297 REV L112

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Stevia Powder by Planetary Herbals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Stevia Powder by Planetary Herbals

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

Serving size0.125 tsp Dosage formPowder Servings per container156 Amounts shown are per serving.

Stevia

Interacts with
259 drugs
316 mg 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 monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Stevia Powder by Planetary Herbals Drug Interactions

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259Drugs
1 Moderate 258 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Stevia 259

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Stevia Powder 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.

Stevia3 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 Powder, from the product label.

Planetary Herbals

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Name
Planetary Herbals, LLC
Street Address
P.O. Box 1760
City
Soquel
State
CA
ZipCode
95073
Web Address
www.planetaryherbals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Stevia Powder by Planetary Herbals: Common Questions

Does Stevia Powder by Planetary Herbals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Stevia Powder 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 Powder 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.
What exactly is stevia?
Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant. Purified stevia products are generally recognized as safe in typical food amounts, but high-dose supplements like this powder are less well studied.
Does stevia actually lower blood sugar or blood pressure?
The evidence isn't clear yet. Some preliminary research suggests stevia might lower blood glucose after meals in people with type 2 diabetes, and some studies show it may lower blood pressure — but other research found little effect. We don't have enough reliable evidence to say it works for either purpose.
What side effects might I notice?
Most common are bloating, dizziness, headache, muscle aches, nausea, and numbness. These are usually minor and tend to go away after the first week. Allergic reactions are rare.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or nursing?
We don't have pregnancy or lactation safety data on file for stevia supplements. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Can I use this if I'm on diabetes medication?
You should check with your own pharmacist or doctor first. Stevia might theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with diabetes drugs — and while that risk is theoretical, it's worth confirming your specific medications won't interact.

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Sources & How We Checked

Stevia Powder'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.

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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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