Before starting treatment: Ensure your glaucoma is well-controlled with current treatment and that you attend regular monitoring appointments Provide your prescriber with a complete list of all medications , including eye drops, as drug interactions should be assessed Discuss your glaucoma type and severity with both your prescribing clinician and ophthalmologist Confirm that your most recent eye examination results are available to inform the treatment decision If you have diabetes and use insulin or sulfonylureas, discuss the potential risk of hypoglycaemia and whether dose adjustments may be needed During treatment: Continue all prescribed glaucoma medications exactly as directed do not stop or alter doses without consulting your ophthalmologist Maintain scheduled ophthalmology appointments for intraocular pressure monitoring and visual field assessments Report any visual changes immediately, including blurred vision, eye pain, halos around lights, or sudden vision loss Stay well-hydrated , especially if experiencing gastrointestinal side effects persistent vomiting or diarrhoea can lead to dehydration and potential kidney problems Manage side effects carefully if experiencing severe vomiting, seek medical advice promptly Monitor for signs of other Wegovy-related complications such as severe abdominal pain (potential pancreatitis) or rapid heart rate If you are of childbearing potential, use effective contraception during treatment and for at least two months after discontinuation Additional considerations: Patients with angle-closure glaucoma should be particularly vigilant about any medications that might affect pupil size, though Wegovy is not known to have such effects
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