Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metotrust cause constipation?
Use of Metotrust 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.