Question 1

What is Timolol (Timolol Maleate) used for?

Accepted Answer

High eye pressure (glaucoma), elevated pressure inside the eye (ocular hypertension)

Question 2

How do you take Timolol (Timolol Maleate)?

Accepted Answer

For adults, the usual dose is one drop of 0.25% or 0.5% solution into the affected eye twice daily (morning and evening). Tilt your head back, pull your lower eyelid down gently, and squeeze one drop in. After putting in the drop, close your eye and press gently on the inner corner of your eye near your nose for about 1-2 minutes — this helps stop the medicine from entering your bloodstream.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Timolol (Timolol Maleate)?

Accepted Answer

Mild stinging or burning feeling in the eye after putting in the drop, slight blurry vision for a short time, dry or itchy eyes, feeling tired or dizzy

Question 4

Who should not take Timolol (Timolol Maleate)?

Accepted Answer

People with asthma or serious breathing problems (like chronic obstructive lung disease), people with very slow heartbeat or heart failure, people with severe allergic reactions (history of anaphylaxis), and anyone who is allergic to timolol or any ingredient in the eye drops. People with low blood pressure should also avoid it.

Question 5

Is Timolol (Timolol Maleate) safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Timolol is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor decides the benefit outweighs the risk — always consult your doctor before using it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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