Timolol

Migraine, Open-angle glaucoma, Migraine Disorders + 6 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Timolol

What is Timolol

Timolol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Timolol is a medicine used to lower pressure in the eyes and reduce hypertension. It is available as an eye drop solution and a tablet. Timolol was first approved by the FDA in 1978 and is now made by several companies. It is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and high blood pressure.

Timoptic

is the brand name

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Timolol Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Timoptic

Timolol

1978

167

Effectiveness

How Timolol Affects Patients

Timolol, when taken as eye drops, quickly lowers the pressure in the eyes. When taken as a tablet, it lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and the amount of blood pumped by the heart, as well as reducing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. The effects of this drug can be felt in as little as 20 minutes after taking the eye drop form, with effects lasting up to 24 hours if taken at the 0.5% or 0.25% doses.

How Timolol works in the body

Timolol blocks certain receptors in the heart, blood vessels, and bronchial muscles to reduce the effects of catecholamines. This reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and reflex orthostatic hypotension. The exact way timolol reduces pressure in the eye is unknown, but one study suggests it is due to a decrease in blood supply that affects the active transport system or prostaglandin biosynthesis.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested dosage of Timolol is contingent upon the recognized condition, such as Open Angle Glaucoma, needing ancillary or substitution therapy and Ocular Hypertension. The quantity of dosage is dictated by the approach of delivery (e.g. Ophthalmic or Solution, gel forming / drops) recorded in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Migraine Disorders

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops, Suspension / drops

Open-angle glaucoma

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops, Suspension / drops

Migraine

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops, Suspension / drops

inadequate response to other therapeutic measures

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops, Suspension / drops

insufficient response to beta-blockers

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops, Suspension / drops

requiring adjunctive or replacement therapy

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops, Suspension / drops

Glaucoma

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops, Suspension / drops

Open Angle Glaucoma

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops, Suspension / drops

Ocular Hypertension

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops, Suspension / drops

Warnings

Timolol Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Lung Diseases, Obstructive

Do Not Combine

Sinus Bradycardia

Do Not Combine

Shock, Cardiogenic

Do Not Combine

Atrioventricular Block

Do Not Combine

Asthma

Do Not Combine

Heart Failure

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Timolol may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Timolol.

Common Timolol Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine can be decreased when used in combination with Timolol.

4-Methoxyamphetamine

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of 4-Methoxyamphetamine can be decreased when used in combination with Timolol.

Abediterol

Major

Timolol may decrease the bronchodilatory activities of Abediterol.

Adrafinil

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Adrafinil can be decreased when used in combination with Timolol.

Agrostis gigantea pollen

Major

The risk of a hypersensitivity reaction to Agrostis gigantea pollen is increased when it is combined with Timolol.

Timolol Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of timolol maleate for a rat is 1028mg/kg, and 1137mg/kg for a mouse. Overdosing on timolol can cause symptoms such as dizziness, headache, shallow breathing, slow heart rate, and narrowing of the airways. In extreme cases, an overdose may lead to cardiac arrest, which can be reversed with dialysis. Those with kidney problems may not respond as well to dialysis treatment.

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Timolol Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Timolol?

172 ongoing clinical trials are assessing the utility of Timolol in providing an adequate response to beta-blockers, as an adjunct or replacement therapy in cases of inadequate response to other treatments.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Open-angle glaucoma

47 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 1

Open Angle Glaucoma

11 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2

Ocular Hypertension

11 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4

requiring adjunctive or replacement therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

inadequate response to other therapeutic measures

0 Actively Recruiting

Migraine Disorders

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3

Migraine

47 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1

Glaucoma

0 Actively Recruiting

insufficient response to beta-blockers

0 Actively Recruiting

Timolol Reviews: What are patients saying about Timolol?

5

Patient Review

1/2/2010

Timolol for High Eye Pressure or Glaucoma that May Worsen without Treatment

I used this for about 20 years and it was great. I had to stop because it caused my heart to skip beats (which I didn't know about until I had an ECG). I was surprised because I didn't have any ill feelings. Wish I could still use it because it was the only drop that didn't make my eyes burn, sting, and get red.

5

Patient Review

12/21/2016

Timolol for Increased Pressure in the Eye

This has been a big help to me in managing the pressure in my eye after a corneal transplant. I do get some minor itching, but it's tolerable and definitely worth it considering the alternative of living with constant pain.

5

Patient Review

2/22/2008

Timolol for Wide-Angle Glaucoma

5

Patient Review

3/23/2009

Timolol for High Eye Pressure or Glaucoma that May Worsen without Treatment

4.3

Patient Review

3/29/2009

Timolol for High Eye Pressure or Glaucoma that May Worsen without Treatment

This treatment is great for alleviating the pressure in my eyes, which has in turn saved me from a lot of headaches.

4.3

Patient Review

11/8/2007

Timolol for High Eye Pressure or Glaucoma that May Worsen without Treatment

4

Patient Review

9/27/2009

Timolol for High Eye Pressure or Glaucoma that May Worsen without Treatment

I've used this product for over two decades with great success. Recently, however, the pressure has started to creep up again. I'm currently using another eyedrop alongside the timoptic, but it seems to be helping lower the pressure once more.

3.7

Patient Review

4/28/2021

Timolol for High Eye Pressure or Glaucoma that May Worsen without Treatment

The timolol did a great job reducing the pressure in my eyes, but the dosage was unfortunately too high. This caused my blood pressure (which I already take medication for) to drop too low, and I felt incredibly fatigued as a result. If there were only a lower dose available, it would have solved both problems--the ocular pressure and the BP. Instead, I had to switch to another eye drop which gives me headaches and pain in my eye muscles, as well as taking an oral beta blocker & other medication for my high blood pressure.

3.3

Patient Review

5/23/2014

Timolol for Increased Eye Pressure caused by Another Disease

The eye drops caused me to feel extremely drowsy, which is very out of character for me. I had to take a few naps and was even unable to drive because I felt asleep at the wheel.

3.3

Patient Review

3/8/2010

Timolol for High Eye Pressure or Glaucoma that May Worsen without Treatment

Timolol, when used in conjunction with Travatan Z, helped lower my eye pressure to a healthy range. I did experience some itchiness and dryness of the eyes, as well as headaches; however, these side effects were manageable and worth the benefits I received from using this medication.

3

Patient Review

3/3/2011

Timolol for Increased Pressure in the Eye

This drug unfortunately had the side effect of giving me blurry vision and making it difficult to wear contacts. Additionally, I experienced redness and swelling in my eyes and under them.

3

Patient Review

3/15/2010

Timolol for Osteoporosis

This treatment really helped me. I'm grateful for modern medicine.

2.7

Patient Review

9/28/2010

Timolol for Wide-Angle Glaucoma

This drug caused my heart rate to drop precipitously. I was also taking Xalatan at the time. After two years of use, my doctor advised me to stop taking Timolol. This was only caught because my regular doctor checked my blood pressure--something that eye doctors should do more regularly.

2.3

Patient Review

5/26/2014

Timolol for Closed Angle Glaucoma

I feel like there's still something in my eye even after using this treatment.

1.7

Patient Review

6/29/2010

Timolol for High Eye Pressure or Glaucoma that May Worsen without Treatment

My doctor put me on this medication, and almost immediately I started having heart problems. My blood pressure meds had to be changed every time I went to the ER (which was often). It cost me a lot of money in co-pays. I wish I had known that an eye drop could cause such serious cardiac problems. Now I use marijuana instead, with a prescription, and it keeps my IOPs at 18 and 20 with no side effects.
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Patient Q&A Section about timolol

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is timolol used for?

"Timolol eye drops are used to treat increased pressure in the eye that is caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension. This medicine is a beta-blocker."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of timolol?

"You may experience some temporary side effects such as blurred vision, burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye, watery eyes, dry eyes, feeling as if something is in the eye, or headache. If you notice any of these effects lasting or getting worse, be sure to contact your doctor or pharmacist."

Answered by AI

How long should timolol eye drops be used?

"Ophthalmic timolol is a liquid that is instilled in the eye. It is usually instilled once or twice a day, at evenly spaced intervals, until pressure in the eye is controlled (about 4 weeks)."

Answered by AI

Who should not use timolol?

"Do not use this medicine if you have asthma or severe COPD, or a serious heart condition. Side effects may occur if this medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Timolol

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Brain Stimulation for Vision Impairment

18+
All Sexes
Waterloo, Canada

This pilot clinical trial evaluates whether non-invasive brain stimulation improves the orientation and mobility (O\&M) skills of individuals with constricted visual fields in both eyes. The study is composed of three visits. The first visit is meant to confirm eligibility by performing a few clinical tests. Eligible participants will then complete two additional visits, one in which they receive active stimulation, and one in which they receive placebo (sham) stimulation. Stimulation will be administered in a randomized, double-blind order. To evaluate improvement, various measures of O\&M performance will be assessed on a standardized obstacle course featuring static natural and artificial obstacles at defined intervals after the intervention. We hypothesize that the application of brain stimulation to region of the brain responsible for visual processing will improve the orientation and mobility skills of individuals with binocular constricted visual fields immediately following stimulation, and the results will inform the design of a future, larger-scale study.

Waitlist Available
Device

University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and Vision Science

Benjamin Thompson, PhD

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LLM-Based Education for Glaucoma

18+
All Sexes
Palo Alto, CA

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a large language model (LLM)-based audiovisual educational tool improves the test time and reliability of standard automated perimetry (SAP) using the SITA Standard 24-2 protocol in English-speaking glaucoma patients. Glaucoma is a disease that can lead to blindness if not properly monitored and treated. One of the most important tests for glaucoma is the visual field (VF) test, which checks how well a person can see in different directions. However, this test is difficult for many patients to perform correctly, especially if they don't fully understand how it works. Unreliable test results can lead to repeated visits, wasted time, and incorrect treatment decisions. This study is testing whether a computer-based educational tool, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), can help patients better understand the VF test before taking it. The study team want to see if this helps make the test results more reliable. The goal is to improve the quality of care while reducing the burden on patients and clinic staff. The LLMs will be used as an educational tool only, not for the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Byers Eye Institute

Robert T Chang, MD

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App-based Breathing Program for Migraine

18+
All Sexes
Phoenix, AZ

Migraine is one of the most common neurological disorders, characterized by recurrent headaches, sensitivity to light and movement, nausea, and autonomic dysregulation. Although mind-body interventions like biofeedback have shown their efficacy, they remain underutilized due to barriers such as transportation, time constraints, lack of awareness, stigma, and cost. A targeted approach to enhancing HRV is HRV biofeedback (HRVB), a technique using visual or auditory feedback to help people regulate HRV through slow-paced breathing and positive emotional regulation to promote ANS balance and emotional resilience. Investigators will conduct a remotely delivered pilot RCT of an 8-week, 10 min/day, novel app-based HRVB intervention compared to a sham control intervention (matching intervention time and attention with no biofeedback component) in adult with chronic migraine. Investigators hypothesize data collected from the study will: a) support the feasibility and acceptability of the remotely delivered app-based HRVB intervention among adults with chronic migraine, and b) provide insights into refining the intervention by examining patterns of change in migraine and psychological outcomes from pre- to post-intervention.

Waitlist Available
Online Trial

Arizona State University

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Graft Selection for Glaucoma Surgery

18 - 110
All Sexes
Edmonton, Canada

Glaucoma refers to a group of progressive optic neuropathies that lead to permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. In 2020, it was estimated to affect 76 million individuals worldwide, with projections indicating this number will rise to 111.8 million by 2040. In Canada, glaucoma affects an estimated 2.7-7.5% of individuals over the age of 50, contributing substantially to the national disease burden. This condition is linked to damage of the optic nerve due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP; raised eye pressure), which results in the loss of retinal ganglion cells. Therefore, most of the treatments are guided towards reducing the IOP either via using laser, medications or surgery. Glaucoma surgery is typically reserved for cases where IOP remains uncontrolled while on maximum tolerated medical therapy and/or where glaucoma progression warrants surgery. The goal of many glaucoma surgeries is to divert aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival space, therefore reducing intraocular pressure. The device used for this purpose are the PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt (Glaukos Corporation, Laguna Hills, CA, USA) (the documents will interchangeably use terms "stent" and "shunt" to refer to these devices in the text below). The device is implanted using the ab externo approach to channel fluid from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival/subtenon space. To reduce postoperative fibrosis and inhibit fibroblast activity that could obstruct flow and lead to device failure, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or mitomycin C (MMC) are administered. Additionally, a double-layered closure of conjunctiva and Tenon's is performed to minimize Tenon's migration and blockage of tenon the stents. Despite these measures, stent encapsulation and failure are still too common requiring revisions and bleb needling in 2-20% of cases within the first 12 months of follow-up. This project will involve a series of studies evaluating graft selection in PreserFlo MicroShunt implantation, focusing on donor sclera, cornea, and pericardium as patch graft materials. First, the investigators will conduct a prospective, randomized study comparing clinical outcomes between these graft types. Outcomes of interest will include surgical success rates, post-operative hypotony, tube erosion, conjunctival complications, infection, and overall device longevity. Donor sclera has long been used as a patch graft in glaucoma drainage device surgery and is associated with low erosion rates and reliable long-term results. Corneal tissue is increasingly used due to its transparency and availability through eye banks, with demonstrated safety in ocular surface reconstruction and tube coverage. Pericardium is another durable, biocompatible option, historically applied in both cardiovascular and ocular surgery, and has shown effectiveness as a patch graft in glaucoma drainage implants. This comparison will extend to both primary implantation and revision surgeries, recognizing the high clinical relevance of graft performance in complex cases. Building on these results, the investigators will then perform a cost-effectiveness analysis of graft strategies, incorporating surgical time, post-operative management, complication rates, and need for re-operation. An economic model will be developed to evaluate costs and resource utilization associated with each material, providing valuable data for policy and surgical decision-making. Finally, the investigators will conduct a patient-reported outcome (PRO) study to assess patient comfort and satisfaction with different grafts. Surveys will evaluate domains such as foreign body sensation, cosmesis, and overall satisfaction at key time points (immediate post-operative period, 1 week, 3 weeks, and 3 months). These results will highlight the patient perspective, an often underrepresented but critical factor in surgical innovation. Together, these studies will comprehensively assess graft selection from surgical, economic, and patient-centered perspectives, informing evidence-based practice in glaucoma care.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The Royal Alexandra Hospital

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Embolization for Migraine

18 - 80
All Sexes
Baltimore, MD

This study is to test the safety and feasibility of a procedure called embolization of the middle meningeal arteries (MMA), using a product called Onyx. Embolization creates a plug in the arteries. MMA embolization with Onyx is not approved for use in patients with migraines, but is currently used in patients with subdural hematomas. The FDA is allowing the use of Onyx in this study. It is thought that by using Onyx to block the middle meningeal arteries, the amount of migraine-causing substances which are released into the brain's bloodstream will be reduced. The company that manufactures Onyx, Medtronic, is providing the supplies for this study. Participants will be in the study for about 8 months after enrolling, including 6 months of follow up after the procedure. The participants will be asked to complete a daily headache diary and continue the participant's regular migraine medications. Participants will also have several clinic visits and be asked to provide blood samples for research.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Risheng Xu, MD, PhD

Medtronic

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