What is benzonatate?
Benzonatate (generic Tessalon) is a prescription drug used to relieve coughing. It is often prescribed to alleviate coughing caused by asthma, bronchitis, and the common cold.
Tired of endlessly coughing and wheezing? Talk to your doctor about whether benzonatate is right for you.
What are common side effects of benzonatate?
While adverse reactions to benzonatate are rare, some patients taking the drug may experience mild side effects, including nausea, headaches, drowsiness, constipation, and congestion. If you are concerned that benzonatate may be causing side effects, check back in with your doctor.
Rare, more serious adverse events have been known to occur, including rash or hives, itching, tightening of the throat, difficulty breathing, chest numbness, and confusion.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse effects you may experience while taking benzonatate, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
Benzonatate is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.
Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not benzonatate is right for you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
You can learn more about benzonatate by checking out our drug information pages. Read on to learn more about benzonatate, its side effects, and dosage information:
Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill an existing prescription online. To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.
Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Online prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.
Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.
Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.
Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.
For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.
