Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metaloc cause constipation?
Use of Metaloc 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.