Timolol Eye Drop Benefits & Uses

Timolol Eye Drop is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Glaucoma
High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Angina
Arrhythmia
Arteriosclerotic Retinopathy
Hand Tremors
Heart Attack
Eye Disorders

Timolol Eye Drop Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Timolol Eye Drop Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Timolol Eye Drop is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Conjunctivitis
Decreased blood pressure
Chest Pain
Shortness of Breath

Mild

Fatigue
Vertigo
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness

Common

Eye Burning
Eye irritation

Timolol Eye Drop Related Warnings

Is the use of Timolol Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?

Timolol can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Timolol, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Timolol Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?

Timolol can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Timolol Eye Drop on the Kidneys?

Timolol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Timolol Eye Drop on the Liver?

Timolol is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Timolol Eye Drop on the Heart?

Timolol has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Timolol Eye Drop with Other Drugs

Timolol Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Epinephrine

Alemtuzumab

Amlodipine

Amiodarone

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Timolol Eye Drop Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Timolol Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Diabetes
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Timolol Eye Drop

Is this Timolol Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?

Timolol Eye Drop does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Timolol Eye Drop, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Timolol Eye Drop can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Timolol Eye Drop only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Timolol Eye Drop in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Timolol Eye Drop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Timolol Eye Drop

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Timolol Eye Drop together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Timolol Eye Drop

Taking Timolol Eye Drop with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe