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Betaxol is a prescription supplement designed to lower cholesterol. It is typically taken orally. Usually take betaxol approximately once a day, followed by a meal. Betaxol is prescribed to people with high blood pressure who cannot take other drugs. The medication should be taken as directed. To avoid an undesirable reaction, individuals taking betaxol should avoid food that may make their high blood pressure worse. Individuals taking betaxol should not drive or operate machinery while they are taking this medication. They should not use regular aspirin or other over-the-counter medications, including nitroglycerine unless they are instructed to do so. Betaxol should not be taken by pregnant women or individuals under the age of 18. Side effects of betaxol are uncommon, but they can occur. These include allergic reactions such as itchiness, redness, swelling, blisters or hives, stomach pain, and dizziness. There may be some mild sedation which should pass in a few hours. Usually t