Timolol Maleate Coupons & Prices

Looking for a timolol maleate coupon? Timolol maleate is a widely used, low-cost generic beta-blocker, most often prescribed as eye drops to lower elevated pressure inside the eye in ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. Because it is generic, cash prices are already modest, but what you pay can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next. Rx.com compares live discount prices at more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find the lowest price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and print or text yourself a free coupon.

What is timolol maleate and how does it work?

Timolol maleate is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent (a beta-blocker). In its most common form, the ophthalmic (eye drop or gel) solution, it lowers elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) by reducing the amount of fluid the eye produces. It is FDA-approved to treat ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma, and it is sold under brand names such as Timoptic, Timoptic-XE, and Istalol. (Betimol is a related eye drop, but its active ingredient is timolol hemihydrate, a different salt form, so it is not the same product as timolol maleate.) Timolol is also a component of combination eye drops like Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol) and Combigan (brimonidine/timolol).

An oral form was once widely used for high blood pressure, prevention of a second heart attack after a myocardial infarction, and migraine prevention. The original brand, Blocadren, has been discontinued, but generic timolol maleate oral tablets (5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg) remain FDA-approved and available in the United States. This page focuses on the ophthalmic form most people mean when they search for "timolol maleate."

How much does generic timolol maleate cost, and can a coupon help?

Timolol maleate is available as a generic (generic_available: yes), so it is already one of the more affordable glaucoma medications. Even so, the cash price without insurance can differ widely between pharmacies in the same town, which is exactly why comparing matters. A pharmacy that looks convenient is not always the cheapest, and a free discount coupon can bring the price down further at many locations.

Rx.com does not set the price; the live price is shown on this page. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you and to grab a free coupon you can use at the counter. There is no manufacturer savings card for generic timolol maleate, so a pharmacy discount coupon is usually the most reliable way to save on the cash price.

Timolol maleate vs. other glaucoma medications

Timolol is often one of the first medications tried for elevated eye pressure, but it is not the only option, and some people use it alongside another drug. Related medications your eye doctor may consider include:

• Latanoprost — a prostaglandin analog eye drop, often used once daily.
• Dorzolamide — a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor eye drop.
• Brimonidine tartrate — an alpha agonist eye drop.
• Dorzolamide/timolol and brimonidine/timolol — combination drops that pair timolol with a second medicine in one bottle.

Which medication is right for you depends on your eye pressure, other health conditions, and how well you tolerate each drop. Compare prices for any of these on Rx.com by entering your ZIP.

Important safety information

Timolol maleate has no FDA boxed warning, but it is not harmless. Even as eye drops, the medicine is absorbed into the bloodstream and can cause the same serious heart and lung effects as an oral beta-blocker, including slowed heart rate (bradycardia), heart block, worsening heart failure, low blood pressure, and narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm). Because of this, it is contraindicated in people with asthma or severe COPD, certain slow or abnormal heart rhythms (such as sinus bradycardia or second- or third-degree AV block), and overt heart failure or cardiogenic shock. It can also mask the warning signs of low blood sugar in people with diabetes and mask symptoms of an overactive thyroid.

Do not stop a systemic (oral) beta-blocker suddenly, and use timolol alone only when directed for open-angle glaucoma, not angle-closure glaucoma. Tell your provider about all your health conditions and medicines, and seek care right away for chest pain, trouble breathing, a slow or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, or fainting. This information is educational and is not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether timolol maleate is right for you.