Timoptic is a prescription eye drop used to lower eye pressure in people with high eye pressure or glaucoma. This eMedTV segment describes this product in more detail, including how the medication works, possible side effects, and more.
Common side effects of Timoptic include pink eye, headaches, and dizziness. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects, including rare but possible side effects, as well as potentially serious problems that require medical attention.
Timoptic is licensed to reduce eye pressure in people with open angle glaucoma or high eye pressure. This eMedTV article discusses the uses of Timoptic in more detail, describes how the drug works, and explains whether it may be used in children.
For Timoptic-XE gel-forming solution, the recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye once daily. This eMedTV article also offers dosage recommendations for other forms of Timoptic and offers tips for using the eye drops.
Clonidine, digoxin, and reserpine are some of the medicines that may cause drug interactions with Timoptic. This eMedTV page describes the potential effects of these interactions and lists other medicines that may cause an interaction.
You should not use Timoptic if you have asthma. This eMedTV article offers more information on who should not use this drug. Warnings and precautions on what side effects or complications may occur with Timoptic are also listed on this page.
Timoptic (timolol) is available in both brand-name and generic form. This article from the eMedTV archives lists the various generic Timoptic products currently available and explains whether these products are equivalent to the brand-name versions.
