Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metopole cause constipation?
Use of Metopole 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.