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Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wise Woman Herbals

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

Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. is a dietary supplement by Wise Woman Herbals 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 Wild Lettuce. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. by Wise Woman 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.

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.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1.50 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: wild lettuce, a plant traditionally used in herbal preparations. The liquid form also includes alcohol and water as inactive ingredients.

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 hold no effectiveness data for wild lettuce in our monograph. The evidence for what this herb does isn't established in the information available to us.

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.

Safety data on wild lettuce are limited, and high doses have been linked to side effects. Large amounts — or prematurely harvested wild lettuce — have been reported to cause sweating, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, dilated pupils, dizziness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, pressure in the head, drowsiness, agitation, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, coma and death.

Topically, it can cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation). Don't use this product during pregnancy — there isn't enough safety information.

Avoid it while breastfeeding as well; reliable safety data don't exist for nursing.

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 take this product, check whether you use central nervous system depressants (Moderate severity) — sedatives, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety drugs, or opioid painkillers — or anticholinergic drugs (Moderate severity), which block certain nerve signals. Use the medication checker below with your exact prescriptions.

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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 traditional herbal product with very limited human safety data and no established effectiveness in our records. It's not right for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

If you take sedatives, sleeping pills, opioids, or anticholinergic medications, talk to your pharmacist before adding this to your routine.

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 May 24, 2023.

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 Lactuca Spp., straight from the product label.

Brand Wise Woman Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 748840147683
Net contents 2 Fluid oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2023
DSLD ID 284857
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. by Wise Woman 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:
15 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
30 Drop(s)
Servings per container
40
UPC/BARCODE
748840147683
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend1.5 mL--
Wild Lettuce0 NP--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Add 15-30 drops to water, 1-4 times per day as needed.

Precautions

Caution: Not for use during pregnancy.

May cause drowsiness or increased sleep times.

Keep out of the reach of children.

General Statements

Botanical formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight with the lid tightly sealed.

See for yourself

Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. by Wise Woman Herbals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. by Wise Woman Herbals

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

Serving size15 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container40 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

1.5 mL per serving

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

Interaction report

Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. by Wise Woman Herbals 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 Lactuca Spp. 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.

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 Lactuca Spp., from the product label.

Wise Woman Herbals

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Name
Wise Woman Herbals
City
Creswell
State
OR
ZipCode
97426
Phone Number
541.895.5152
Web Address
wisewomanherbals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. by Wise Woman Herbals: Common Questions

Does Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. by Wise Woman Herbals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp. 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 Lactuca Spp. 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 does wild lettuce do?
We don't have established effectiveness data for wild lettuce in our records. It's a traditional herbal ingredient, but we can't tell you from our information what conditions it's intended to treat or how well it works.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advise against it. There isn't enough safety information during pregnancy, and there's no reliable data for breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering it.
What side effects can wild lettuce cause?
Large amounts have been reported to cause sweating, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, drowsiness, and agitation. In severe cases, difficulty breathing, coma, and death have occurred. It can also cause skin irritation if applied topically.
Is it safe to take large doses of this product?
No. High doses have been linked to side effects, and large amounts of wild lettuce or prematurely harvested material carry a real risk of serious adverse effects. Stick to the dose on the label and talk to your pharmacist if you're tempted to increase it.
Does wild lettuce contain anticholinergic compounds?
Studies show mixed evidence, but if it does, the amount is very small. However, case reports exist of people taking large amounts experiencing anticholinergic side effects like dry mouth, constipation, and dizziness — so dose matters.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp.’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wild Lettuce Lactuca Spp.'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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