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Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat coughs caused by the common cold and other breathing problems (e.g., pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma).

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Drowsiness;
Dizziness;
Headache;
Stomach upset;
Constipation and stuffy.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended for following conditions:
Who are allergic to it; or to certain anesthetic agents (e.g., procaine, tetracaine);
Who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant.

Drug Interactions:
Certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine);
Anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine);
Medicine for sleep or anxiety (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem);
Muscle relaxants;
Narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine);
Psychiatric medicines (e.g., chlorpromazine, risperidone, amitriptyline, trazodone).

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Benzonatate, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	60%	40%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	50%	50%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Benzonatate Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Headache	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Benzonatate Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Runny Nose	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%

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02 Jan 2012	I did not have any side effects with this medication. However, it did not seem to work at all. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Aug 2010	An unusually stubborn cold was kicked in the behind by this medicine. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
30 May 2009	I have to take the benzonate 3 times a day which is kind of a hassle, however it really helps with a cough and cold like symptoms. The pills are really small so they are easy to swallow if you have problems swallowing large pills. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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