Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metlow cause constipation?
Use of Metlow 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.