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Compare Betimol vs. Timolol

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  • betimol (timolol)
    Timolol
  • betimol (timolol)
    Timolol

  • Summary of Betimol vs. Timolol

    Summary for Beta blocker
    Prescription only

    Betimol (timolol) is a brand-name eye drop medication that's used to lower pressure within the eye and treat glaucoma in adults. This medication is a beta blocker. It can be used by itself or together with other eye drops that aren't beta blockers. Betimol works just as well as generic timolol eye drops, but it might cause side effects like burning and stinging in the eye.

    Summary for Beta blocker
    Prescription only

    Timolol is an eye drop medication that's used to lower pressure within the eye and treat glaucoma. This medication belongs to the drug class called beta blockers. Timolol can be used by itself or together with other eye drops. The usual dosage is a drop of timolol into the eye(s) once or twice a day. Common side effects include burning or stinging after you put in the eye drops, but this is generally a temporary feeling. Although the brand name Timoptic was discontinued, the generic version is still available.

  • Indications of Betimol vs. Timolol

    Indications for
    •High pressure in the eye caused by ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye) or open-angle glaucoma (the most common type of glaucoma)
    Indications for
    •High pressure in the eye caused by ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye) or open-angle glaucoma (the most common type of glaucoma)

  • Pros and Cons of Betimol vs. Timolol

    Pros and Const for Beta blocker
    Pros
    •Works well to treat high eye pressure
    •Might cause less burning, stinging, and tearing than some other timolol eye drops
    •Usually only taken once or twice daily
    Cons
    •Contains a preservative that might absorb into contact lenses if they're not taken out when using the eye drops
    •Shouldn't use if you have asthma or other lung problems
    •Risk of similar side effects as timolol tablets since some medication can absorb into your bloodstream
    Pros and Const for Beta blocker
    Pros
    •Works well to treat high eye pressure
    •Usually only need to take once or twice daily
    •Lower-cost generic version available
    Cons
    •Can cause some burning and stinging in the eye
    •Shouldn't use if you have asthma or other lung problems
    •Shouldn't take if you have uncontrolled heart failure, second- or third-degree heart block, or sinus bradycardia (a chronically low heart rate)

  • Common Side Effects of Betimol vs. Timolol

    Common Side Effects for
    •Temporary burning or stinging in the eye after using
    Common Side Effects for
    •Temporary burning or stinging in the eye after using

  • Warnings of Betimol vs. Timolol

    Common Side Effects for
    •Higher risk for heart failure
    •Not recommended for people with breathing peoples
    •Hidden symptoms of low blood sugar
    •Hidden symptoms of overactive thyroid
    •Worsening of myasthenia gravis
    Common Side Effects for
    •Higher risk for heart failure
    •Not recommended for people with breathing problems
    •Hidden symptoms of low blood sugar
    •Hidden symptoms of overactive thyroid
    •Worsening of myasthenia gravis

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