Can Timoptic (Timolol) Be Used Instead of Latiisse and Would the Same Effect on Lash Grow

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Can Timoptic  (Timolol) Be Used Instead of Latiisse and Would the Same Effect on Lash Grow

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

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.

Daniel I. Wasserman, MD · Answer

Timolol is an entirely different class of medications with a different mechanism.  Thus it will not provide the expected aesthetic benefit that Latisse provides.

Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD · Answer

Latisse is FDA approved for eyelash growth, not Timoptic. My recommendation is to stay safe and use the effective dose and formulation! for eyelash growth that is in Latisse.

Janet M. Neigel, MD · Answer

Timoptic is a completely different glaucoma drop and has never had any affect on lash growth.  Latisse (Lumigan or Bimatoprost) is an effective enhancer of lashes, both as used cosmetically as Latisse on a brush as well as the glaucoma drop.

Michelle Crosby, MD, PhD · Answer

Timolol is a completely different medication and will not have the same effect on eyelash growth.

Can Timoptic (Timolol) Be Used Instead of Latiisse and Would the Same Effect on Lash Grow

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Answer: Timoptic instead of Latisse? Won't work.

Answer: Timoptic instead of Latisse? Won't work.

Answer: Timolol is not Latisee

Answer: Timolol is not Latisee

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Can Timoptic (Timolol) Be Used Instead of Latiisse and Would the Same Effect on Lash Grow

Answers (6)

Answer: Timoptic instead of Latisse? Won't work.

Answer: Timoptic instead of Latisse? Won't work.

Answer: Timolol is not Latisee

Answer: Timolol is not Latisee

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