Betoptic S

Who is Betoptic S for ?

Betaxolol is used to treat glaucoma, a condition in which increased pressure in the eye can lead to gradual loss of vision. Betaxolol decreases the pressure in the eye. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Betoptic S ?

Before using betaxolol eyedrops,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to betaxolol or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other eye medications; beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), or timolol (Blocadren); quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute Dura-Tabs); verapamil (Calan, Isoptin); and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had thyroid, heart, or lung disease, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using betaxolol, call your doctor immediately.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using betaxolol.
• if you are using another eyedrop medication, use the eye medications at least 10 minutes apart.

Betoptic S Side Effects

Although side effects from betaxolol are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• eye irritation
• eye tearing
• headache
• dizziness
• insomnia

• difficulty breathing
• change in vision
• eye pain