Benzonatate and Rapaflo drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Benzonatate (benzonatate) and Rapaflo (silodosin). Common drug interactions include chronic kidney disease among females and renal failure among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Benzonatate and Rapaflo. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Benzonatate?

Benzonatate has active ingredients of benzonatate. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 17,274 Benzonatate users. Check the latest studies of Benzonatate.

What is Rapaflo?

Rapaflo has active ingredients of silodosin. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 3,929 Rapaflo users. Check the latest studies of Rapaflo.



On Jul, 14, 2026

24 people who take Benzonatate and Rapaflo together, and have interactions are studied.

Benzonatate and Rapaflo drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Benzonatate and Rapaflo, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Nephrogenic anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease)
  3. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  4. Renal injury (kidney injury)

male:

  1. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  2. Pain
  3. Multiple fractures
  4. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  5. Nephropathy (damage to or disease of a kidney)
  6. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  7. Ankle fracture
  8. Balance disorder
  9. Bone pain
  10. Calculus bladder (bladder stone)

What are the common drug interactions of Benzonatate and Rapaflo, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Emotional distress
  3. Fanconi syndrome acquired (self developed genetic disease of kidney damage due to defective transport system)
  4. Multiple fractures
  5. Nephropathy (damage to or disease of a kidney)
  6. Pain
  7. Renal atrophy (wasting of kidney)
  8. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  9. Rib fracture

50-59:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  5. Pain
  6. Ankle fracture
  7. Balance disorder
  8. Bone pain
  9. Depression
  10. Multiple fractures

60+:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Nephrogenic anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease)
  3. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  4. Chronic hepatic failure (long lasting liver failure)
  5. Costochondritis (chest wall pain)
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  8. Dyspnoea paroxysmal nocturnal (respiratory distress that awakens patients from sleep)
  9. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  10. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 29.17%
  2. Pain: 5 people, 20.83%
  3. Hiv Infection: 5 people, 20.83%
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 20.83%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 16.67%
  6. Infection: 3 people, 12.50%
  7. High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 12.50%
  8. Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 8.33%
  9. Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 2 people, 8.33%
  10. Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on benzonatate and silodosin (the active ingredients of Benzonatate and Rapaflo, respectively), and Benzonatate and Rapaflo (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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