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Dietary supplement

Wild Lettuce Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by L.A. Naturals

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

Wild Lettuce is a dietary supplement by L.A. Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for insomnia and trouble sleeping, anxiety and restlessness, pain relief.Based on those ingredients, 393 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are selectively imported Wild Lettuce. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wild Lettuce by L.A. Naturals

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: selectively imported wild lettuce, a traditional herbal plant. The liquid also includes grain alcohol and deionized water as inactive ingredients to preserve and dilute the herb.

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 Wild Lettuce product and its label doesn't state a use — see Wild Lettuce'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.

We don't have effectiveness data on file for wild lettuce in our system. If you're considering it for a specific purpose, that's worth discussing with your pharmacist—we can point you to what published research does say.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Wild Lettuce

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.

Wild lettuce comes with important cautions. Limited human safety data exist, and high doses have been linked to side effects.

Large amounts—or prematurely harvested wild lettuce—can cause sweating, rapid breathing, dizziness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, pressure in the head, drowsiness, or in severe cases, respiratory depression and coma. Topically, it can cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation).

Wild lettuce is not recommended during pregnancy—there isn't enough safety data to say it's okay. Similarly, avoid it while breastfeeding due to lack of reliable safety information.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or thinking about either, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Wild Lettuce

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 — Wild Lettuce.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 393 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 start, double-check your medications in the tool below—especially if you take CNS depressants (sleep aids, anxiety medications, opioids, antihistamines) or anticholinergic drugs. These are the two main medication types documented to interact with wild lettuce.

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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.

Wild lettuce is a herbal liquid with a long traditional history, but human safety data are limited and large doses carry real risks. If you take CNS depressants or anticholinergic medications, check with us first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Avoid it.

Talk to your pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

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 Jul 25, 2014.

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 Wild Lettuce, straight from the product label.

Brand L.A. Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 641356102118
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2014
DSLD ID 35008
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Lettuce by L.A. Naturals, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
641356102118
IngredientAmount% DV
selectively imported Wild Lettuce0 NP--

Other ingredients: Grain Alcohol, deionized Water

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Label statements
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Precautions

WARNINGS: Do not take during pregnancy.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before using.

SUGGESTED USE: 47 drops in water or juice, 1-3 times daily, or as needed.

General Statements

Plant # K-0001604

MADE IN THE USA

FAST ABSORPTION MEDICINAL BOTANICALS

Amount Per Serving 500 mg Herb Weight Equivalence

Herb Strength Ratio 1:2

Seals/Symbols

L.a.(TM)

K PARVE

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Formula

SINGLE HERB IN ALCOHOL

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Wild Lettuce by L.A. Naturals label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Lettuce by L.A. Naturals

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Selectively imported Wild Lettuce

Interacts with
393 drugs
0 NP per serving

Wild lettuce is a traditional herb used mainly for sleep, anxiety, and pain, but solid human research supporting these uses is very limited. Because i...

Selectively imported Wild Lettuce monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Wild Lettuce by L.A. Naturals Drug Interactions

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393Drugs
393 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wild Lettuce 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.

selectively imported Wild Lettuce2 drug types · 393 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Studies report varying evidence on whether or not wild lettuce contains hyoscyamine, an anticholinergic drug. If it does, it appears to be in very low amounts. Nevertheless, there have been case reports of individuals consuming large amounts of wild lettuce experiencing anticholinergic-related side effects, such as constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, and sweating. Therefore, if you are already taking a drug with anticholinergic effects, you should be cautious about combining it with wild lettuce as the risk of side effects may be increased.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, concomitant use with drugs with sedative effects might cause additive therapeutic effects and adverse effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wild Lettuce, from the product label.

L.A. Naturals

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Name
Palko Services
Street Address
4991 W. US Hwy 20
City
Michigan City
State
IN
ZipCode
46360
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Lettuce by L.A. Naturals: Common Questions

Does Wild Lettuce by L.A. Naturals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Lettuce has a known interaction with 393 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wild Lettuce 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 are the side effects of wild lettuce?
Large amounts can cause sweating, rapid breathing, fast heartbeat, dizziness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, pressure in the head, or drowsiness. In severe cases, it may cause respiratory depression or coma. If you apply it to your skin, it can cause contact dermatitis (irritation). Stick to normal doses and watch for any unusual symptoms.
Can I take this while pregnant?
No—there isn't enough safety information available, so it's best avoided during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or planning to be.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No—there's no reliable safety data for breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it. Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you're nursing.
Does wild lettuce interact with sleep medications?
Yes. Wild lettuce may add to the sedative effect of sleep aids and other CNS depressants, which could cause excessive drowsiness or breathing problems. Check your specific medications with the tool on this page before starting.
What are the inactive ingredients in this liquid?
The liquid contains grain alcohol and deionized water as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the herb.

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Sources & How We Checked

Wild Lettuce'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 5 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.

Wild Lettuce 5 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  4. Besharat S, Besharat M, Jabbari A. Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) toxicity. BMJ Case Rep. 2009;2009. pii: bcr06.2008.0134.
  5. Mullins ME, Horowitz BZ. The case of the salad shooters: intravenous injection of wild lettuce extract. Vet Hum Toxicol. 1998;40(5):290-1.

See these in context on the Wild Lettuce monograph →

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