Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Metolar Capsule XR
Metolar 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 Metolar 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 Metolar safe?
Metolar is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Metolar cause constipation?
Use of Metolar 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.