Checking the Patient information Leaflet (PIL)

[Trish_GlaucomaUK]

When you are prescribed new eyedrops, or in fact any type of prescribed medication, it is always a good idea to read the patient information leaflet for side effects, which is normally section 5.

I know that many of you will be anxious to do this, but if you do, and you relate to any of them, you will know to get back to the consultant to make them aware. They can then look into prescribing an alternative for you. Most people are affected by the common side effects.

[HMThai]

Very good advice Trish,some of these leaflets are so confusing with all the statistics!🤣... Good Morning from Thailand, how are you doing with you health!?....my shoulder beginning to give me discomfort these days!😊

[Gazzaswife]

Thanks for the advice, we always do this but as I have said on this forum before, some Drs are very reluctant to admit there are side effects at all. We have had real issues with some drops which don’t affect others, and no problems with some which other patients can’t tolerate, it would really help if Drs would appreciate this.