Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metbeta cause constipation?
Use of Metbeta 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.