Benzonatate and Hiatal hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hiatal hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Benzonatate (benzonatate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Constipation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hiatal hernia 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 Hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm) is found to be associated with 1,305 drugs and 1,564 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hiatal hernia.

On Jul, 04, 2026

16,665 people reported to have side effects when taking Benzonatate.
Among them, 75 people (0.45%) have Hiatal hernia.

Among these 75 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Benzonatate? *

female: 51.47 %
male: 48.53 %

What is the age of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Benzonatate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Benzonatate? *

Zometa: 36 people, 48.00%
Prilosec: 31 people, 41.33%
Zithromax: 27 people, 36.00%
Amoxicillin: 27 people, 36.00%
Prednisone: 23 people, 30.67%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 23 people, 30.67%
Zofran: 23 people, 30.67%
Uroxatral: 20 people, 26.67%
Singulair: 20 people, 26.67%
Albuterol: 20 people, 26.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Hiatal hernia? *

Back Pain: 39 people, 52.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 39 people, 52.00%
Pain: 39 people, 52.00%
Weight Decreased: 36 people, 48.00%
Injury: 35 people, 46.67%
Weakness: 34 people, 45.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 31 people, 41.33%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 29 people, 38.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 28 people, 37.33%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 27 people, 36.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Constipation: 15 people, 20.00%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 17.33%
Pain: 10 people, 13.33%
Prostate Cancer: 9 people, 12.00%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 9 people, 12.00%
Cardiac Disorder: 7 people, 9.33%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 6 people, 8.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 8.00%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 6 people, 8.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 6.67%

* 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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