FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet)
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FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information
FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet)
FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification
FROVATRIPTAN (By mouth)
FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname
Frova
FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment
Frovatriptan (froe-va-TRIP-tan) Treats migraine headaches in adults.
When To Not Use FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to frovatriptan, or if you have a history of heart disease, stroke, ischemic bowel disease, peripheral vascular disease, or liver disease. You should not use this medicine if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, or hemiplegic or basilar migraine headaches. Do not use this medicine if you have used any other migraine medicine such as sumatriptan (Imitrex®), naratriptan (Amerge™), zolmitriptan (Zomig™), rizatriptan (Maxalt™), or almotriptan (Axert™) in the past 24 hours. Do not use this medicine if you have used an ergotamine medicine (such as methysergide, D.H.E. 45®, Cafergot®, or Migranal®) within the past 24 hours.
How Should You Use FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- If your headache comes back or does not go away after taking this medicine, wait at least 2 hours before taking another dose. If you feel you need to take the medicine more than 3 times in one day, call your doctor.
Proper FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Storage
Store FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- You may take this medicine with or without food.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using birth control pills, propranolol (Inderal®), or a medicine for depression (such as trazodone, Celexa®, Effexor®, Luvox®, Paxil®, Prozac®, Serzone®, Zoloft®).
FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease, diabetes, or a family history of coronary artery disease.
- Tell your doctor if you smoke, if you are over 40 years old, or if you have gone through menopause.
FROVATRIPTAN (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Chest, neck, or jaw pain or tightness.
- Numbness or tingling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
- Stomach pain, diarrhea, or blood in your stools.
- Uneven heartbeat. If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Dizziness, weakness or tiredness.
- Feeling of warmth or being too hot.
- Upset stomach or vomiting.
