Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Myoprol cause constipation?
Use of Myoprol 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.