Timolol (Oral)
Key points
- Treats high blood pressure, migraine headaches, and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of beta blocker medicine (such as atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, Corgardreg;, Inderalreg;, Lopressorreg;, Toprolreg;, Tenorminreg;), or if you have asthma, low blood pressure, or certain heart problems.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Timolol (By Mouth)
Timolol (TYE-moe-lole)
Treats high blood pressure, migraine headaches, and lowers the risk of repeated heart attacks. This medicine is a beta blocker.
Brand Name(s):
Blocadren
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of beta blocker medicine (such as atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, Corgardreg;, Inderalreg;, Lopressorreg;, Toprolreg;, Tenorminreg;), or if you have asthma, low blood pressure, or certain heart problems. Talk with your doctor about what these heart problems are.
How to Use This Medicine:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take this medicine with or without food.
If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If your next regular dose is less than 4 hours away, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Some drugs should not be taken together because they can interact. A drug interaction may cause mild to very serious medical problems. It can also make one of the drugs not work properly or make it too strong.
- There are many drugs that can interact with timolol. This especially includes medicines for asthma, chest pain (angina), diabetes, or heart rhythm problems. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these medicines, or if you are using other medicines to treat your high blood pressure.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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