Blocadren Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: TIMOLOL - ORAL
Pronounced: (TIH-moe-lole)

Blocadren Oral Warning

If you have chest pain (angina) or have heart disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure), do not stop using this drug without first consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. If your doctor decides you should no longer use this drug, you must gradually decrease your dose according to your doctor's instructions.

When gradually stopping this medication, it is recommended that you temporarily limit physical activity to decrease work for the heart. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop: worsening chest pain, tightness/pressure in the chest, chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat.

Blocadren Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, slow heartbeat, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This drug may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid tobacco use.

Medications in this class may cause or worsen heart failure. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects:

swelling of the ankles/feet
shortness of breath
severe tiredness
unexplained or sudden weight gain

Timolol can also make it easier to have symptoms of asthma (e.g., feeling of tightness in the chest, trouble breathing, wheezing, cough). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms occur.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

symptoms of a very slow heartbeat (e.g., persistent dizziness, fainting)
decreased sexual ability
blue fingers/toes
muscle pain
weakness
vision changes
memory loss
mental/mood changes (e.g., hallucinations, emotional changes, depression)
confusion
irregular heartbeat
symptoms of high blood sugar (thirst, increased urination, flushing, rapid breathing, fruity breath odor)
symptoms of low blood sugar (sweating, blurred vision, shaking, hunger, unusual dizziness)