Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metspot cause constipation?
Use of Metspot 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.