Metpol 25mg Tablet XL

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Composition FOR Metpol 25mg Tablet XL

Metoprolol Succinate(25mg)

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Metpol 25mg Tablet XL may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Metpol 25mg Tablet XL with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Metpol 25mg Tablet XL.
CAUTION
The safety of Metpol 25mg Tablet XL during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Metpol 25mg Tablet XL

Metoprolol Succinate(25mg)

Metpol tablet xl uses

{med_name} is used for Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia, Hypertension (high blood pressure), migraine and prevention of heart attack and stroke.

How metpol tablet xl works

Metpol 25mg Tablet XL is a long-acting beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body. Metpol 25mg Tablet XL prevents migraines by blocking stress hormones, stabilizing blood vessels, and calming nerve activity. This reduces sudden blood flow changes and physical stress, lowering migraine frequency and severity.

Common side effects of metpol tablet xl

Depression, Rash, Diarrhea, Nausea, Dizziness, Tiredness, Breathlessness, Headache, Slow heart rate, Hypotension (low blood pressure)

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Expert advice FOR Metpol Tablet XL

  • Metoprolol Succinate should be taken once a day regularly at the same time.
  • Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
  • It may also be used to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks (chest pain caused by heart disease).
  • Lifestyle changes like a low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
  • It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
  • It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
  • Do not stop taking Metoprolol Succinate suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Frequently asked questions FOR Metpol 25mg Tablet XL

Metoprolol Succinate

Q. How long does Metpol 25mg Tablet XL take to work?
The time taken by Metpol 25mg Tablet XL to start working varies from person to person. Usually, Metpol 25mg Tablet XL starts working within 15 minutes. However, in some patients, it may take up to 2 hours to start working. It starts acting slowly, and the maximum or full effect is usually experienced within 1 week. In case you do not feel any difference while taking Metpol 25mg Tablet XL, do not panic. The medicine exerts its beneficial effects when taken for a long time.
Q. Is taking Metpol 25mg Tablet XL dangerous?
Metpol 25mg Tablet XL is usually safe when taken as per the doctor’s prescription. This medicine exhibits dangerous effects if the medicine is stopped suddenly. Stopping the medicine suddenly can cause an abrupt increase in the heart rate and affect its activity, which can be dangerous for heart failure patients and can even lead to a heart attack in some patients. So, do not stop the medicine suddenly and take it for the prescribed duration.
Q. Does Metpol 25mg Tablet XL help you sleep better?
Metpol 25mg Tablet XL belongs to the beta-blockers class of medicine. Though their effect on sleep varies from person to person, it has been found that these medicines are known to alter the sleep pattern and disturb sleep in a few patients. On the other hand, it has also been seen to promote better sleep in patients with increased heart rate and anxiety by calming down the heart and nerves. Do consult your doctor in case you have any sleep disturbances.
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Q. Can I take alcohol after taking Metpol 25mg Tablet XL?
No, you should not consume alcohol after taking Metpol 25mg Tablet XL. Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine and lead to low blood pressure.
Q. Can Metpol 25mg Tablet XL cause low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia)?
Yes, Metpol 25mg Tablet XL may cause low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia).

Content on this page was last updated on 17 May, 2026, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)