Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Intramet Tablet XR
Intramet 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 Intramet 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 Intramet safe?
Intramet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Intramet a diuretic/ beta blocker/statin/ MAOI/ ACE inhibitor or ARB/ calcium channel blocker?
Intramet 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 Intramet with vitamins?
Intramet 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 Intramet cause anxiety?
Intramet does not cause anxiety. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety with Intramet as it may require further investigation and management.

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

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

Q. Can I take Intramet with alprazolam?
Intramet 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 Intramet for anxiety?
Intramet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Intramet with ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen may decrease the effects of Intramet. 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 Intramet with birth control?
Intramet 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 Intramet a controlled substance?
Intramet is not a controlled substance. A controlled substance is a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government. Intramet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers and is can be purchased from a pharmacy when prescribed a doctor.

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

Q. Does Intramet cause constipation?
Use of Intramet 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.