Benzonatate and Ischaemic stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ischaemic stroke 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 Xarelto, and have Stroke.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ischaemic stroke 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 Ischaemic stroke?

Ischaemic stroke (stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain) is found to be associated with 849 drugs and 1,090 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ischaemic stroke.

On Jul, 15, 2026

16,665 people reported to have side effects when taking Benzonatate.
Among them, 14 people (0.08%) have Ischaemic stroke.

Could Benzonatate cause Ischaemic stroke?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Benzonatate when they have Ischaemic stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Benzonatate? *

female: 28.57 %
male: 71.43 %

What is the age of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Benzonatate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Benzonatate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ischaemic stroke? *

Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 6 people, 42.86%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 4 people, 28.57%
Haemorrhagic Stroke (stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain): 4 people, 28.57%
Pelvic Haematoma (collection of blood outside of a blood vessel in pelvic region): 2 people, 14.29%
Duodenitis Haemorrhagic (inflammation of the duodenum with bleeding disorder): 2 people, 14.29%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 7.14%
Heart Disease: 1 person, 7.14%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 1 person, 7.14%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 1 person, 7.14%
Cytokine Release Syndrome (immediate complication occurring with the use of anti-t cell antibody infusions): 1 person, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 11 people, 78.57%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 10 people, 71.43%
Cardiac Disorder: 6 people, 42.86%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 4 people, 28.57%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 4 people, 28.57%
Wound Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
Eye Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
Back Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 1 person, 7.14%
Bone Pain: 1 person, 7.14%

* 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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