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Timolol is an entirely different class of medications with a different mechanism. Thus it will not provide the expected aesthetic benefit that Latisse provides.
Timolol is a beta-blocker medication and thus is entirely different from Latisse (Bimetaprost). Latisse is a prescription-only solution and is the only FDA approved treatment for growing eyelashes. It has been scientifically proven to stimulate the growth of eyelashes which has not been the case for Timolol.
In order to get FDA clearance, a product has to prove to be effective and safe, and for stimulating eyelashes to grow fuller longer and darker, Latisse is the only one. Glaucoma drugs of any type - even Lumigan, which contains the same drug as Latisse - should not be used for eyelashes.
Generally speaking, insurance does not cover treatments or drugs that are used for cosmetic purposes.
Neither Latisse [as applicated to the eyelashes] nor Lumigan [bimatoprost generic name] has been known to cause dizziness. There is not enough systemic absorption to cause systemic side effects.
We have yet to have a patient that did not respond to Latisse if used as instructed. Therein might be the key to what may have affected your progress when you describe missed applications. Being that Latisse works when the eyelashes are in the growth cycle, it's imperative that...
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