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Dietary supplement

Wild Lettuce Leaf Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Wild Lettuce Leaf is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wild Lettuce Leaf by TerraVita

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.

Wild Lettuce Leaf by TerraVita contains one active ingredient: wild lettuce leaf glycerite liquid extract. This is a concentrated liquid form of wild lettuce prepared with glycerin as a carrier.

Glycerin is an inactive ingredient that helps preserve and deliver the extract.

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 leaf in our records, so we cannot tell you whether evidence supports its use for any particular condition.

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 has limited human safety data. High doses have been linked to side effects — large amounts or prematurely harvested material can cause dizziness, headache, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, rapid heartbeat, sweating, increased breathing, and in severe cases respiratory depression or coma.

Topically, it may cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation). Due to insufficient safety data, wild lettuce is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

There isn't enough information to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or 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 taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take central nervous system depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, narcotic pain relievers, anxiety medications, or muscle relaxants) — you may experience extra drowsiness. Also double-check any anticholinergic medications (for overactive bladder, muscle spasms, or certain other conditions), since wild lettuce may contain trace amounts of a related compound.

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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.

Wild Lettuce Leaf is a single-ingredient liquid extract with limited safety data and no established effectiveness in our records. If you're taking sedating medications or anticholinergics, you'll want to check your specific drugs before starting it.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any other medications.

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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Leaf, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435232566
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279362
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wild Lettuce Leaf by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435232566
IngredientAmount% DV
Wild Lettuce Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

No flavor

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

See for yourself

Wild Lettuce Leaf by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wild Lettuce Leaf by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

0.13 mL 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...

Wild Lettuce Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Wild Lettuce Leaf by TerraVita 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 Leaf 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 Lettuce Leaf Glycerite Liquid Extract2 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 Leaf, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Wild Lettuce Leaf by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Wild Lettuce Leaf by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wild Lettuce Leaf 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 Leaf 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 wild lettuce safe to take while I'm pregnant?
No. There isn't enough safety data to know whether it's safe in pregnancy, so it's best avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Can I use this while breastfeeding?
There's no reliable safety data on wild lettuce during breastfeeding, so it should be avoided. Your doctor or pharmacist can discuss whether it's appropriate in your situation.
What side effects can wild lettuce cause?
Large amounts, especially from prematurely harvested plant material, can cause dizziness, headache, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and increased breathing. In very high doses, respiratory depression or coma has been reported. Topically, it may cause skin irritation.
Will this make me drowsy?
Possibly — wild lettuce has sedative properties, so drowsiness is a potential side effect, especially if you take it with other sedating medications. Start with a small dose and see how you respond.
What is wild lettuce used for?
We have no documented evidence in our data for what wild lettuce is effective for, so we can't tell you what it's intended to do. Check the product label or talk with your pharmacist about the manufacturer's claims.

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Sources & How We Checked

Wild Lettuce Leaf'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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