Comments on: Should I take Benzonatate (aka. Tessalon Perles) for cough brought on by acid reflux/GERD? http://heartburnquiz.com/should-i-take-benzonatate-aka-tessalon-perles-for-cough-brought-on-by-acid-refluxgerd-3.htm Heartburn Gerd Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Questions Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:01:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: peacelily http://heartburnquiz.com/should-i-take-benzonatate-aka-tessalon-perles-for-cough-brought-on-by-acid-refluxgerd-3.htm/comment-page-1#comment-21499 peacelily Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:26:26 +0000 http://heartburnquiz.com/should-i-take-benzonatate-aka-tessalon-perles-for-cough-brought-on-by-acid-refluxgerd-3.htm#comment-21499 It would probably help. The side effects of Benzonatate are relatively mild (of course only some people experience them): sedation, headache, mild dizziness, constipation, nausea, and vomiting. If you would prefer a natural alternative, you could take a look at some of the Traditional Medicinal teas. Kroger carries them, as well as most health food stores. They have several brands that may help, including one called "Throat Coat." I've had good success self-treating with TM teas. It would probably help. The side effects of Benzonatate are relatively mild (of course only some people experience them): sedation, headache, mild dizziness, constipation, nausea, and vomiting.

If you would prefer a natural alternative, you could take a look at some of the Traditional Medicinal teas. Kroger carries them, as well as most health food stores. They have several brands that may help, including one called "Throat Coat." I’ve had good success self-treating with TM teas.

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