Has anyone suffered a side effect using Timolol Maleate eyedrops for Glaucoma/Macular Degeneration?

Posted on August 7, 2010 by

After laser surgery on one eye, blood built up behind the eye. My dad used the eyedrops and suffered side effects. He was 84. He died in December.
He was almost drugged. His response was slow. His leg muscle was affected. He could not stand. His heart rate went below 60 and he had to be put on an external pacemaker in ICU. He became very weakened.

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2 Responses to Has anyone suffered a side effect using Timolol Maleate eyedrops for Glaucoma/Macular Degeneration?

  1. matador89 says:
    August 7, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    sylvia m,
    Some of the side effects of Timolol include – Headache. Visual disturbances. Allergic reaction to active ingredient. Low blood pressure (hypotension). Inflammation of the lining of the eye, causing pain and redness (conjunctivitis). Stinging and redness. Slow heart rate (bradycardia). Breathing difficulties due to a narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm). Disorders of the front layer of the eye (cornea). Inflammation of the surface of the eye (keratitis). Dry eyes. Burning, itching and painful sensations in the eye. You should not wear soft contact lenses while you are using this medicine. This it because the medicine contains a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and cause eye irritation. You would be advised to contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any side effects that are disturbing to you. Details of the side effects will be found on the data sheet enclosed with the medication. Failing that, you should contact your pharmacist for elaboration of these details.
    The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
    I add a link with details of this subject

    http://www.drugs.com/
    mtm/timolol.html

    Hope this helps
    matador 89

  2. TONY C says:
    August 7, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Like all Beta Blockers, Timolol can cause the symptoms you described.

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