Stevia or sugar subsitutes

I used to like xylitol and erythritol before surgery.  I have not used it after because it can cause gas/cramps if used too often.  I figure my tummy wouldn't handle it nowadays.  I use stevia drops for water only.  I drink my coffee without sweetener.  If you can tolerate the chemical taste of splenda, I think you will be okay with stevia. Like someone mentioned, if it is bitter, you used too much.  Drops may work better than powder to avoid using too much by accident.

I don't care for the taste of Splenda and have been using Equal in my morning coffee along with a tblsp. of a sf ff non-dairy creamer.