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Compare Istalol vs. Timolol

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  • Istalol (timolol)
    Timolol
  • Istalol (timolol)
    Timolol

  • Summary of Istalol vs. Timolol

    Summary for Beta blocker
    Prescription only

    Istalol (timolol) is an eye drop that's used to lower pressure within the eye and treat glaucoma. It belongs to the beta blocker drug class. This medication can be used by itself or together with other eye drops that aren't beta blockers. Istalol (timolol) is longer-acting than other timolol products, so the usual dosage is once daily in the morning. Common side effects include burning or stinging after you put in the eye drops, but it's generally a temporary feeling.

    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 Istalol 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 Istalol vs. Timolol

    Pros and Const for Beta blocker
    Pros
    •Works well to treat high eye pressure
    •Used only once daily
    •Lower-cost generic available
    Cons
    •Unknown if safe for use in children
    •Might cause more side effects than some other timolol eye medications
    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 Istalol vs. Timolol

    Common Side Effects for
    •Temporary burning or stinging in the eye after using (38%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Temporary burning or stinging in the eye after using

  • Warnings of Istalol vs. Timolol

    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
    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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