Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metodil cause constipation?
Use of Metodil 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.