brimonidine-timolol
Warnings
What may interact with Brimonidine, Timolol Maleate?
This medication may interact with the following:
-Clonidine
-Fluoxetine
-MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Medications for colds and breathing difficulties
-Medications for diabetes
-Medications for high blood pressure
-Medications for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
-Medications to control heart rhythm
-Medications that cause drowsiness or tiredness
-Paroxetine
-Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, clomipramine, and desipramine
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Brimonidine, Timolol Maleate?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Buerger''s disease
-Closed-angle glaucoma
-Depression
-Diabetes
-Eye infection or damage
-Heart disease
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Lung disease like asthma or emphysema
-Raynaud''s phenomenon
-Thyroid disease
-Wear contact lenses
-An unusual or allergic reaction to brimonidine, timolol, benzalkonium chloride, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Brimonidine, Timolol Maleate?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Ask your care team if you should continue to use this medication if you injure your eyes, get an eye infection, or need eye surgery. Report any serious side effects right away. Stop using this medication if your eyes get swollen, painful, or have a discharge, and see your care team as soon as you can.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
If you wear soft contact lenses, you should not put this medication in your eyes while wearing the lenses. After using the eye drops, wait about 15 minutes before putting lenses in your eyes.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Wear dark glasses if this medication makes your eyes more sensitive to light.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
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