Tablet

Novopharm

Timolol (timolol) is used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to prevent a second heart attack in patients who have survived a recent heart attack and are in stable condition, and to prevent migraines. Timolol (timolol) may be used alone or with other medicine to treat high blood pressure.

Do not take Timolol (timolol) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Timolol (timolol) or similar medicines you have asthma or a history of asthma you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease you have severe slow heartbeat you have second- and third-degree heart block you have heart failure you have heart shock

Before using Timolol (timolol), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you will be having surgery if you have an overactive thyroid if you have any other medical condition (eg, kidney or liver problems)

An increase in chest pain and in some cases, a heart attack can occur in patients who suddenly stop taking Timolol (timolol). Do not interrupt or stop taking Timolol (timolol) without the advice of your health care provider.

Other:  Headache; weakness; fainting; swelling; upset stomach; nausea; itching; feeling of a whirling motion; abnormal skin sensations; decreased sex drive; eye irritation; ringing in the ears.

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Timolol (timolol) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Timolol (timolol) without checking with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are using Timolol (timolol) and plan to have surgery. You may have to temporarily stop using Timolol (timolol). Timolol (timolol) can hide signs of low blood sugar and change blood sugar levels. Your doctor may need to change your dose of diabetes medicine. Timolol (timolol) may cause dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Patients being treated for high blood pressure often feel tired or rundown for a few weeks after beginning therapy. Continue taking Timolol (timolol) even though you may not feel quite "normal". Contact your health care provider about any new symptoms. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Timolol (timolol). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your doctor. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Store Timolol (timolol) between 59 to 86 degrees F.