Benzonatate and Aseptic necrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aseptic necrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Benzonatate (benzonatate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Truvada, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aseptic necrosis when taking Benzonatate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,665 people who have side effects when taking Benzonatate 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 Aseptic necrosis?

Aseptic necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply) is found to be associated with 1,344 drugs and 1,696 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aseptic necrosis.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 29, 2026

16,665 people reported to have side effects when taking Benzonatate.
Among them, 62 people (0.37%) have Aseptic necrosis.

Could Benzonatate cause Aseptic necrosis?

Among these 62 people:

How long have people been on Benzonatate when they have Aseptic necrosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Aseptic necrosis when taking Benzonatate? *

female: 36.07 %
male: 63.93 %

What is the age of people who have Aseptic necrosis when taking Benzonatate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Benzonatate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Aseptic necrosis? *

Stress And Anxiety: 45 people, 72.58%
Pain: 43 people, 69.35%
Emotional Distress: 43 people, 69.35%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 27 people, 43.55%
Bone Density Decreased: 23 people, 37.10%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 20 people, 32.26%
Depression: 19 people, 30.65%
Bone Loss: 19 people, 30.65%
Bone Disorder: 18 people, 29.03%
Dental Caries: 15 people, 24.19%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 27 people, 43.55%
Prostate Cancer: 9 people, 14.52%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 9 people, 14.52%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 3 people, 4.84%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 4.84%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.23%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 3.23%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 3.23%
Aplasia Pure Red Cell (type of anaemia affecting the precursors to red blood cells but not to white blood cells): 2 people, 3.23%
Plasmacytoma (neoplasm of plasma cells (usually in bone marrow)): 2 people, 3.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on benzonatate (the active ingredients of Benzonatate) and Benzonatate (the brand name). 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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