Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Mexcelol cause constipation?
Use of Mexcelol 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.