Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Metvio Tablet CR
Metvio helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate. Do not miss doses. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible up to 8 hrs before next dose. Don’t double the dose. Stopping Metvio suddenly can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may feel dizzy during the initial few days. You may also have fatigue and headaches. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist for long. Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. If you take insulin or other anti-diabetic medications, you may have to check your blood sugar level more closely. Know how to check pulse daily and blood pressure (BP) twice a week, and teach your family as well. Notify your doctor if slow pulse, troubled breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Metvio safe?
Metvio is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Metvio a diuretic/ beta blocker/statin/ MAOI/ ACE inhibitor or ARB/ calcium channel blocker?
Metvio belongs to the class of beta-blocker drug. It is not a diuretic, statin, MAOI, ACE inhibitor or calcium channel blocker

Q. Can I take Metvio with vitamins?
Metvio can be taken with vitamins. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Metvio cause anxiety?
Metvio does not cause anxiety. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety with Metvio as it may require further investigation and management.

Q. Does Metvio cause diarrhea?
Metvio can cause diarrhea, although rarely. Please consult your doctor as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Does Metvio contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Metvio does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen). Metvio belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Can I take Metvio with alprazolam?
Metvio can be taken with alprazolam. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metvio for anxiety?
Metvio is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety.

Q. Is Metvio an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Metvio is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Metvio belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Is Metvio a diuretic?
Metvio is not a diuretic. Metvio belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Does Metvio cause erectile dysfunction?
Metvio can rarely cause erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction with Metvio as you may need a change in the dose of your medicine or an alternative medicine may be given.

Q. Does Metvio have a diuretic in it?
Metvio does not have diuretic in it. Metvio belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Can I take Metvio with grapefruit juice?
It is fine to take grapefruit juice with Metvio. There are no known interactions between them. Please consult your doctor before taking Metvio with grapefruit juice.

Q. Is Metvio a blood thinner?
Metvio is not a blood thinner. Metvio belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Is Metvio a statin?
Metvio is not a statin. Metvio belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Is Metvio a vasodilator?
Metvio is not a vasodilator. Metvio belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers.

Q. Does Metvio cause hair loss?
Metvio can cause hair loss, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair loss while taking Metvio.

Q. Does Metvio cause insomnia?
Metvio can cause insomnia, although rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience insomnia or other sleep problems while taking Metvio.

Q. Can I take Metvio with ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen may decrease the effects of Metvio. Talk to your doctor if you have to take both the medicines together as the dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.

Q. Can I take Metvio with birth control?
Metvio can be taken with birth control pills. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Metvio a controlled substance?
Metvio is not a controlled substance. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government. Metvio belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers and is can be purchased from a pharmacy when prescribed a doctor.

Q. Does Metvio cause weight gain?
Metvio can cause weight gain, although very rarely. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain with Metvio as it this could be due to some underlying condition that needs attention.

Q. Does Metvio cause constipation?
Use of Metvio is seen to be associated with constipation. Other common side effects associated with its use are nausea, headache, fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, abdominal pain, diarrhea, breathlessness and slow heart rate.