Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metzok cause constipation?
Use of Metzok 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.