Tessalon and Keppra drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Tessalon (benzonatate) and Keppra (levetiracetam). Common drug interactions include stress among females and diarrhoea among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Tessalon and Keppra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 114 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Tessalon?
Tessalon has active ingredients of benzonatate. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 6,493 Tessalon users. Check the latest studies of Tessalon.
What is Keppra?
Keppra has active ingredients of levetiracetam. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 73,504 Keppra users. Check the latest studies of Keppra.
114 people who take Tessalon and Keppra together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Tessalon and Keppra, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Tessalon and Keppra, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Tessalon and Keppra:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Tessalon:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Keppra:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Tessalon and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
- Spengler DC, Montouris GD, Hohler AD, "Levetiracetam as a possible contributor to acute kidney injury", Clinical therapeutics, 2014 Aug .
- Almeida DM, Jean MR, Chystsiakova A, Monahan E, Oliveira SB, Monteiro IM, "Levetiracetam-associated acute pancreatitis in an adolescent with autism: a case report", Pancreas, 2013 Jan .
- Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
- Spengler DC, Montouris GD, Hohler AD, "Levetiracetam as a possible contributor to acute kidney injury", Clinical therapeutics, 2014 Aug .
- Almeida DM, Jean MR, Chystsiakova A, Monahan E, Oliveira SB, Monteiro IM, "Levetiracetam-associated acute pancreatitis in an adolescent with autism: a case report", Pancreas, 2013 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on benzonatate and levetiracetam (the active ingredients of Tessalon and Keppra, respectively), and Tessalon and Keppra (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.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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