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Why Is Timolol Prescribed For A Person With Anxiety And Head Tremors?

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Posted on Fri, 15 Jul 2016
Question: My doctor put me on 10 mg Timolol a day for head tremors and I also take tramadol for anxiety and panic. I can't find much info on timolol
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Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Timolol is a beta blocker.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

Timolol is a beta blocker.
It is a non selective beta blocker used to treat hypertension, migraine headache and glaucoma.
It can cause spasm of the airways and lead to asthmatic attacks.

Any more information you would like to know?

Regards,
Dr.Barani
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Why Is Timolol Prescribed For A Person With Anxiety And Head Tremors?

Brief Answer: Timolol is a beta blocker. Detailed Answer: Hi there, Thanks for posting in HCM. I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you. Timolol is a beta blocker. It is a non selective beta blocker used to treat hypertension, migraine headache and glaucoma. It can cause spasm of the airways and lead to asthmatic attacks. Any more information you would like to know? Regards, Dr.Barani