Question 1

can children use betoptic (betaxolol)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Betoptic (betaxolol) is prescribed for the treatment of closed-angle glaucoma or increased ocular pressure in children

Question 2

do you need a prescription for betoptic (betaxolol)?

Accepted Answer

Betoptic (betaxolol): Yes, Betoptic (betaxolol) is a prescription medication.

Question 3

can betaxolol make you sick?

Accepted Answer

Need more details: Are you using betaxolol eyedrops or the oral medication? What symptoms are you experiencing? Please provide these details (as well as what other meds/supplements you may be taking) so we can provide a more informed answer.

Question 4

how effective is betaxolol (betoptic) for treating glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Betoptic (betaxolol): Betoptic (betaxolol) can be beneficial in treatment of ocular hypertension and chronic open-angle glaucoma.

Question 5

can pregnant women use betoptic (betaxolol)?

Accepted Answer

Betoptic (betaxolol): Betoptic (betaxolol) is FDA pregnancy category C. This means it has not  been studied  adequately in human pregnancies.

Question 6

betaxolol ophthalmic ok for the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is an anti-glaucoma medication which has a lowered systemic effect on the heart and lungs than others in this category.  Like all drugs there is a tiny risk of allergy and ineffectiveness, but it has been a very useful addition to the anti-glaucoma drug spectrum.

Question 7

what is betoptic (betaxolol) used for?

Accepted Answer

Betoptic (betaxolol): "Betoptic Ophthalmic Solution has been shown to be effective in lowering intraocular pressure and is indicated in the treatment of ocular hypertension and chronic open-angle glaucoma. It may be used alone or in combination with other anti-glaucoma drugs." See:  http://www.drugs.com/pro/betoptic.html

Question 8

why do the prescribe betaxolol ophthalmic and diamox (acetazolamide) for the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Lower eye pressure: These are standard treatments for glaucoma - a condition in which the internal pressure of the eye is high enough to risk the vision. If you are getting these (or know someone who is getting them) then an eye doctor (hopefully a real one termed ophthalmologist) has seen you, determined the condition is present, and prescribed these effective agents to protect your eyesight.

Question 9

is there effective med for systolic bp. norvasc (amlodipine) works diastolic. betaxolol works heart rate for me.

Accepted Answer

There are many : Good drug lowering BP medication. Sometimes is a trial and error. Also there are ethnic factors. For example beta blocker sometimes don't work in african american. Please, trust your doctors and do not treat yourself. Personal research is good. Bring that research findings and and have a smart discussion with your physician. I love smart discussion with my patients.

Question 10

can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

Not Exactly: What is passed genetically from parent to child is the propensity to develop atopy (such as eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies) but usually not sensitization to specific allergens which the parent is allergic to.  The exception, which is a controversial topic, is drug allergies, but this is usually dependent on metabolism of the drug which is inherited rather than the allergy.

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