Discussions tagged “opticnerves”

I have been prescribed Timolol Mal 0.5% Ophth Sol 60s to control the high pressure in my eyes. Timolol works by reducing the amount of fluid your eye makes, which helps prevent damage to your vision. However, I'm a bit worried about the potential side effects. I've heard that the side effects can range from mild to severe and potentially life-threatening. Signs of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, and trouble breathing. More serious signs include neurological symptoms like weakness on one side, trouble speaking or thinking, and eye problems like pain or severe irritation. Cardiovascular symptoms can also occur, such as dizziness, abnormal heartbeat, and chest pain. Heart failure is a severe potential side effect where you might experience shortness of breath or swelling In the arms or legs. So I'm curious to know if anyone else has had any of these side effects to help me understand what I might be dealing with. I want to know if the common side effects like burning or stinging are as bad as they sound. And I'm also curious about how well the eye drops actually work and how long it takes to see improvement in eye pressure. I'll be keeping a close eye on things as I start using them daily.