Question 1

can u get high off of benzonatate?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Benzonatate is an anesthetic which is often used to numb the throat in the context of cough. While almost any drug can be abused in some way, this one doesn't have significant addictive potential. If you take it as directed and have unexpected effects, please notify the prescribing provider.

Question 2

could you get high off benzonatate?

Accepted Answer

Benzonatate: I doubt it.  Benzonate is a local anesthetic that helps to blocks the cough reflex by its local numbing effect on the throat.  It is non-narcotic.

Question 3

can benzonatate 200 mg get you high?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't : Benzonatate is an anesthetic which is often used to numb the throat in the context of cough. While almost any drug can be abused in some way, this one doesn't have significant addictive potential. If you take it as directed and have unexpected effects, please notify the prescribing provider.

Question 4

will benzonatate pearls get me high like cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Benzonatate pearls: No these will not get you high like cough syrup.Because it does not contain narcotics like codeine, hydrocodone or dexomorphone.

Question 5

how many hours apart can benzonatate 100mg be taken? direction says 3 times a day?

Accepted Answer

: Benzonatate or Tessalon pearls have an Onset of action of 15 to 20 minutes (Therapeutic), and duration between 3 to 8 hours. Usually when prescriptions say to take X-times a day, I divide X by 24 hours to get the frequency.

Question 6

i took some benzonatate around 8:30 pm it's now 12:45 am and i woke up  coughing like crazy, i took 200mg, is it same to take more? like another 100mg

Accepted Answer

No: Best to follow label directions. That med works by a different mechanism than other cough meds. Would be better to add another cough med, recheck w your doctor.

Question 7

i took a dayquil 5-7 hours ago. would i be able to take one 100mg benzonatate capsule now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes- ok to take the tessalon cough tab at this point.

Question 8

benzonatate capsule effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Benzonoate is a drug that numbs cough receptors.  It is not a narcotic and is used three times daily to suppress cough.  For some patients it works extremely well.

Question 9

please describe the medication: benzonatate?

Accepted Answer

Cough Medication: Benzonatate is a non-narcotic oral cough suppressant, or antitussive, with effects that last from 6 to 8 hours.

Question 10

how long should i wait between doses of benzonatate 200mg?

Accepted Answer

Until you cough: Only use if needed-this is to suppress cough not cure a problem.

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