Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metofid cause constipation?
Use of Metofid 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.