Side Effects:

Common Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Hair loss, Liver function abnormal, Weight gain, Tremor.

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

Expert advice for Valproic Acid
Valproic Acid should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Valproic Acid without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. Can cause upset stomach, hair loss, weight gain, sleepiness, and tremor. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Valproic Acid, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metonce cause constipation?
Use of Metonce 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.