Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metoprol cause constipation?
Use of Metoprol 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.