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Neptazane vs. Timolol

Methazolamide is used to help lower eye pressure and treats eye conditions like glaucoma in adults. It belongs to the drug class called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Methazolamide is a tablet that's taken by mouth, and the dosage is taken 2 or 3 times a day. This medication has many potential side effects, including tingling in the arms or legs, ringing in the ears, and stomach upset. There are possible interactions with aspirin and steroids.

• High pressure in the eye, such as with glaucoma

• Tingling or "pins and needles" feeling in the arms or legs
• Ringing in the ears
• Weakness
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Taste changes
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• More urination
• Vision changes

• Severe allergic reactions
• Interaction with aspirin
• Use with caution in people with breathing or lung problems

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.

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

• Temporary burning or stinging in the eye after using

• 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