prescribed drugs Timoptic-XE Side Effects Generic Name: timolol ophthalmic Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Note: This document contains side effect information about timolol ophthalmic. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Timoptic-XE. For the Consumer Applies to timolol ophthalmic: ophthalmic gel forming solution, ophthalmic solution Along with its needed effects, timolol ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Timoptic-XE) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking timolol ophthalmic: More common Blurred vision burning or stinging in the eye Less common Arm, back, or jaw pain blisters, hives, welts, or itching blue lips, fingernails, or skin burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings change in vision chest pain or discomfort chest tightness or heaviness confusion about identity, place, and time continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum depression difficult, fast, noisy breathing difficulty with chewing, swallowing, or talking dilated neck veins discharge, excessive tearing disturbed color perception dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position double vision drooping eyelids dry or itching eyes extreme fatigue false sense of well-being fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse fear or nervousness feeling of having something in the eye fever and chills flashes of light, floaters in vision general feeling of discomfort or illness hair loss halos around lights headache inability to speak increased sweating irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting loss of vision memory loss mood swings muscle or joint pain muscle weakness nausea night blindness no blood pressure or pulse overbright appearance of lights pain, tension, and weakness upon walking that subsides during periods of rest pale skin paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips, toes, hands, and feet personality changes pounding in the ears puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue redness of the skin redness, pain, swelling or irritation of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid seeing double seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there seizures severe numbness, especially on one side of the face or body severe or sudden headache severe tiredness skin irritation or rash, including rash that looks like psoriasis slurred speech sore throat stopping of heart sweating swelling of the face, fingers, feet, lower legs, and ankles swollen glands temporary blindness tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold tunnel vision unconsciousness unusual tiredness or weakness weakness in arm and/or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe weight gain Some side effects of timolol ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Less common Acid or sour stomach belching body aches or pain diarrhea dry mouth ear congestion hearing loss heartburn indigestion lack or loss of strength loss of appetite loss of voice nightmares runny nose sleepiness or unusual drowsiness sneezing stomach discomfort, upset, or pain stuffy nose trouble sleeping weight loss For Healthcare Professionals Applies to timolol ophthalmic: ophthalmic gel forming solution, ophthalmic solution General The most commonly reported side effects were burning/stinging sensation, blurred vision, and abnormal vision. [ Ref ] Ocular Very common (10% or more): Burning/stinging sensation (up to 38%), blurred/abnormal vision (up to 25%) Common (1% to 10%): Conjunctival hyperemia, foreign body sensation, keratitis, conjunctivitis, cataract, decreased visual acuity Frequency not reported: Itching, tearing, redness, blepharitis, dry eyes, decreased corneal sensitivity, corneal erosion, refractive changes (due to withdrawal of miotic therapy in some cases), diplopia, ptosis and choroidal detachment following filtration surgery, discharge (e.g., crusting), foreign body sensation, cystoid macular edema, pseudopemphigoid [ Ref ] Cardiovascular Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension Frequency not reported: Bradycardia, chest pain, arrhythmia, heart block, congestive heart failure, palpitations, cardiac arrest, atrioventricular block, cardiac failure, edema; AV block (second- or third-degree), sino-atrial block, worsening of arterial insufficiency, worsening of angina pectoris, vasodilation, claudication, hypotension, syncope, Raynaud's phenomenon, cold hands and feet [ Ref ] Respiratory Frequency not reported: Pulmonary edema, bronchospasm (predominantly in patients with pre-existing bronchospastic disease), respiratory failure, dyspnea, cough, rales, sore throat, laryngospasm, respiratory distress Postmarketing reports: Bronchial obstruction [ Ref ] Nervous system Common (1% to 10%): Headache Frequency not reported: Tinnitus, memory loss, diminished concentration, increased dreaming, cerebrovascular accident, cerebral ischemia, dizziness, increase in signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis, paresthesia, vertigo, local weakness [ Ref ] Psychiatric Frequency not reported: Depression, insomnia, nightmares, catatonia [ Ref ] Dermatologic Frequency not reported: Alopecia, psoriasiform rash or exacerbation of psoriasis, skin rash, sweating, exfoliative dermatitis [ Ref ] Gastrointestinal Frequency not reported: Nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dry mouth, dysgeusia, abdominal pain, vomiting, mesenteric artery thrombosis, ischemic colitis [ Ref ] Immunologic Frequency not reported: Systemic lupus erythematosus [ Ref ] Hypersensitivity Frequency not reported: Anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria, localized/generalized rash, anaphylactic reaction Postmarketing reports: Erythematous rash [ Ref ] Genitourinary Frequency not reported: Decreased libido, Peyronie's disease, impotence, micturition difficulties, retroperitoneal fibrosis [ Ref ] Other Frequency not reported: Asthenia, fatigue, extremity pain, decreased exercise tolerance, fever [ Ref ] Hematologic Frequency not reported: Non-thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombocytopenic purpura, agranulocytosis [ Ref ] Musculoskeletal Frequency not reported: Myalgia, arthralgia [ Ref ] Hepatic Postmarketing reports: Hepatomegaly [ Ref ] Metabolic Frequency not reported: Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, anorexia [ Ref ] References 1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0 2. "Product Information. Timolol Maleate, Ophthalmic (timolol ophthalmic)." Bausch and Lomb, Rochester, NY. 3. "Product Information. Timoptic (timolol ophthalmic)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA. 4. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0 Some side effects of Timoptic-XE may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA . 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