Question 1

is it okay if i use a saline solution for nasal congestion while i am on benzonatate ? the medication said may cause nasal congestion.

Accepted Answer

Several things: You need to be thoroughly evaluated by your doctor.  Only then can you find out what's going on and what can be done for you.

Question 2

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 3

tessalon perles (benzonatate) given for cough. scared of side effects--says hallucinations possible?! is this a generally safe medication?

Accepted Answer

Tessalon: Tessalon is a relatively safe drug.

Question 4

hi...i was prescribed benzonatate 100 mg about 10 days ago. my lungs are clear and pre corona blood test was negative. no fever. i have just about stopped medication but every few days i have a coughing fit. what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Post viral: Post viral cough may linger for weeks, since there may be inflammatory changes in the airway. If you experience wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing fits, please see a physician or schedule a virtual appt with HT. You may need an Albuterol inhaler. and/or steroids You are resolving your symptoms, but monitor for fever and worsening, drink fluids and rest.

Question 5

i don't get perscribed medications often, so im probably overreacting. i didn't know i had to stop taking benzonatate after my coughing stopped. i'm starting to experience constipation. what should i do? should i take a stool softener?

Accepted Answer

: Drinking lots of fluids,eating fiber in the form of veggies and fruits,exercising are all important. If you have no urge for a bowel movement take a bowel stimulant like senokotS according to instructions or take miralax. Drinking hot water may work. 
. If you have an urge&amp; can't move, work from below with dulcolax rectal suppositories or fleets enema.

Question 6

severe constipation due to possible drug interaction.  am taking famciclovir 500mg, gabapentin 600mg and benzonatate 100 mg?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your PCP or: prescriber of medication. To help relieve constipation, remember to hydrate well, as dry stools tend to impact more, and cause constipation. Also, you can use a bulk laxative, or more vegetables (rough fiber), or stool softeners. If it's a chronic problem, your PCP needs to get involved, and you should discuss your concerns with her/him. See what's the easiest,safest alternatives.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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Benzonatate medication

A member asked:

Is it okay if i use a saline solution for nasal congestion while i am on benzonatate ? the medication said may cause nasal congestion.

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Please describe the medication: benzonatate?

A member asked:

Tessalon perles (benzonatate) given for cough. scared of side effects--says hallucinations possible?! is this a generally safe medication?

A member asked:

Hi...i was prescribed benzonatate 100 mg about 10 days ago. my lungs are clear and pre corona blood test was negative. no fever. i have just about stopped medication but every few days i have a coughing fit. what do you suggest?

A member asked:

I don't get perscribed medications often, so im probably overreacting. i didn't know i had to stop taking benzonatate after my coughing stopped. i'm starting to experience constipation. what should i do? should i take a stool softener?

A member asked:

Severe constipation due to possible drug interaction. am taking famciclovir 500mg, gabapentin 600mg and benzonatate 100 mg?

A member asked:

Benzonatate capsule effect?

A member asked:

Can u get high off of benzonatate?

A member asked:

Could you get high off benzonatate?

A member asked:

Can benzonatate 200 mg get you high?

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