Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Teva Timolol.
Angina: If you are taking timolol to treat angina, do not stop the medication suddenly. There have been reports of severe worsening of angina, and of heart attack or abnormal heart rhythms occurring for people with angina who have done this. If it is necessary to stop Teva Timolol, talk to your doctor about how to safely do so.
Breathing problems: Like other beta-adrenergic blockers, timolol can cause difficulty breathing for people who have asthma and certain other breathing problems. If you have breathing problems, discuss with your doctor how Teva Timolol may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teva Timolol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Diabetes: The signs of low blood sugar may not be as noticeable when taking timolol. People who have diabetes who take insulin or other medications that work by reducing the levels of sugar in the blood should monitor their blood sugar carefully while taking Teva Timolol.
Kidney function: The kidneys are partially responsible for removing Teva Timolol from your body. Kidney Disease or reduced kidney function may cause Teva Timolol to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how Teva Timolol may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teva Timolol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Myasthenia Gravis: Myasthenia gravis is a condition that causes specific muscle weakness. Timolol can cause increase the symptoms of this illness. If you have with myasthenia gravis, should discuss with your doctor how Teva Timolol may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teva Timolol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Thyroid disease: Timolol may hide the symptoms caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormone. If you have a history of thyroid problems, discuss with your doctor how Teva Timolol may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teva Timolol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Surgery: If you are going to have surgery, make sure you tell everyone involved in your care that you are taking Teva Timolol. It may be necessary to gradually reduce the dose of timolol, or stop the medication temporarily.
Pregnancy: Teva Timolol should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Teva Timolol, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: Teva Timolol passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking timolol, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Teva Timolol have not been established for children.
