Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metoser cause constipation?
Use of Metoser 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.