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Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) Information

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) are Slow heart rate (pulse). Some other side effects of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15)'s effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) related warnings section.

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Asthma, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Met Xl H Benefits & Uses
Met Xl H Dosage & How to Take
Met Xl H Side Effects
Met Xl H Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Met Xl H with Other Drugs
Met Xl H Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Met Xl H
Met Xl H Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) Benefits & Uses

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide and 50 mg metoprolol
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide and 50 mg metoprolol

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Blurred vision
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Chest Pain
Decreased potassium level in blood
Glucose Intolerance
Altered blood lipids
Hyperuricemia
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Insomnia
Photosensitivity

Common

Slow heart rate (pulse)

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) Related Warnings

Is the use of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Met XL H safely.
Is the use of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) safe during breastfeeding?

Met XL H is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) on the Kidneys?

Met XL H rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) on the Liver?

Met XL H has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) on the Heart?

Met XL H may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) with Other Drugs

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholecalciferol (D3)

Moderate

Aspirin

Paracetamol

Caffeine

Abiraterone Acetate

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Codeine

Acetazolamide

Alfentanil

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hyperthyroidism
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Diabetes
Asthma
Depression
Low Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Asthma
Allergy
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15)

Is this Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15).

Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15)

Taking Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15)

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15) as it can have severe side effects.

Frequently asked Questions about Met Xl H 50 Tablet (15)

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Met XL H with ibuprofen?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Met XL H with ibuprofen because of the concurrent use of these two medicines can reduce the antihypertensive activity of Met XL H. It also decreases the renal blood flow. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Met XL H with lisinopril?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Met XL H can be taken with lisinopril, no clinical meaningful interaction have been reported between these two medicines. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction occurs between them. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medications at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Met XL H without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Met XL H is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Met XL H make you feel tired?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Met XL H can make you feel tired, because it drops your heart rate, and if your heart rate is dropped, the amount of blood that your heart is pumping also decreases. This creates symptoms of fatigue, impotence, drowsiness, and lethargy. Please consult your doctor if you feel tired after taking this drug.

Question about 6 years ago

What does Met XL H treat?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Met XL H is mainly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Treating high blood pressure helps in reducing the complications of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damages. It is also used to treat chest pain (angina).