Nitroglycerin and Timolol interaction
Nitroglycerin and Timolol: the Nitroglycerin prescribing label describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Nitroglycerin (NITROGLYCERIN LINGUAL) label · effective 2025-12-17
Antihypertensives Patients receiving antihypertensive drugs, beta-adrenergic blockers, and nitrates should be observed for possible additive hypotensive effects.
Beta-adrenergic blockers blunt the reflex tachycardia produced by nitroglycerin without preventing its hypotensive effects.
If beta-blockers are used with nitroglycerin in patients with angina pectoris, additional hypotensive effects may occur.
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