Is blurry vision a sign of low blood sugar on Mounjaro?
Yes, blurry vision can be a sign of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) when taking Mounjaro. Blurred vision is listed among the symptoms of mild to moderate hypoglycaemia, occurring when blood sugar drops below 4 mmol/L. However, blurry vision can also occur from other medication-related causes, including rapid changes in blood sugar levels that affect the eye's fluid balance, rather than specifically from low blood sugar alone.
Key points:
- Blurred vision is a recognised symptom of hypoglycaemia and typically resolves once blood sugar levels return to normal.
- Rapid reductions in blood sugar can cause temporary blurring by triggering fluid shifts in the eye, independent of hypoglycaemia.
- Other symptoms accompanying blurred vision from low blood sugar include hunger, dizziness, shaking, sweating, and confusion.
- If blurred vision occurs when starting Mounjaro, it usually improves as your body adjusts to the medication and blood sugar levels stabilise.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.