Is Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide) still available?

No, Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide) has been [discontinued](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=018061) and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide) was discontinued.

Timolide

Q: What is Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide)?

Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide) is made up of two medications that lower your blood pressure in different ways. __Timolol__ is [beta blocker](https://www.goodrx.com/classes/beta-blockers) and it lowers your blood pressure by slowing your heart rate and widening your blood vessels for better blood flow. __[Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)](https://www.goodrx.com/hydrochlorothiazide/what-is)__ is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that lowers you blood pressure by [working in your kidneys](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430766/#article-23072.s3) to remove extra water, which lowers blood pressure and gets rid of swelling.

Q: What are examples of currently available medications that are used in place of Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide)?

There are several [combination blood pressure medications](https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/hypertension/combination-blood-pressure-medications) that are commonly used today for the treatment of high blood pressure. Examples include [atenolol/chlorthalidone (Tenoretic)](https://www.goodrx.com/tenoretic/what-is) and [losartan/hydrochlorothiazide (Hyzaar)](https://www.goodrx.com/hyzaar/what-is). Ask your provider what is a good blood pressure lowering option for you.

Used for Hypertension

Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination medication used to lower blood pressure. It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Allison Gourley, PharmD

Last reviewed on July 14, 2022

What is Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide)?

What is Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide) used for?

High blood pressure

Drug facts

Common Brands	Timolide(brand no longer available)
Drug Class	Beta blocker / diuretic
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

Timolide(brand no longer available)

Drug Class

Beta blocker / diuretic

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

Common questions about Timolide

Timolide is made up of two medications that lower your blood pressure in different ways. Timolol is beta blocker and it lowers your blood pressure by slowing your heart rate and widening your blood vessels for better blood flow. Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that lowers you blood pressure by working in your kidneys to remove extra water, which lowers blood pressure and gets rid of swelling.

No, Timolide has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why Timolide was discontinued.

There are several combination blood pressure medications that are commonly used today for the treatment of high blood pressure. Examples include atenolol/chlorthalidone (Tenoretic) and losartan/hydrochlorothiazide (Hyzaar). Ask your provider what is a good blood pressure lowering option for you.

Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide) dosage

Typical dosage for Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide)

What are alternatives to Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide)?

There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide). Compare a few possible alternatives below.

Timolide (timolol / hydrochlorothiazide)

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