Frovatriptan is used to treat migraine (severe throbbing pain or pulsating sensation usually affecting one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound).
Take Frovatriptan exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.
You may take this medicine with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
Take Frovatriptan only when you have a migraine attack.
This medicine should be taken at the first sign of a migraine. If your migraine does not go away after taking the first dose, do not take a second dose without first asking your doctor. If your doctor says that you can take a second dose, wait for at least 2 hours from the time you took the first dose before taking the second dose.
Inform your doctor if this medicine does not give you any relief.
The dose of Frovatiptan will be decided by your doctor.
Do not take Frovatriptan if you ever had an allergic reaction (e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- heart problems e.g. chest pain, history of heart attack
- heart rhythm disorders e.g. irregular or abnormal heartbeat
- history of stroke
- moderate to severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- peripheral vascular disease (narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain causing poor blood circulation to the arms and legs)
- certain types of headaches known as hemiplegic or basilar migraines
- ischaemic bowel disease (decreased blood flow to the bowel)
- severe liver disease
as Frovatriptan may not be suitable for you.
Do not take Frovatriptan with other medicines for migraine, such as ergotamine, methysergide, dihydroergotamine, sumatriptan, or if you have taken these medicines in the last 24 hours.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- diabetes
- high cholesterol levels in the blood
- controlled high blood pressure
- family history of heart disease
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have gone through menopause.
Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving Frovatriptan to the elderly. Elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects.
Notify your doctor if you smoke or a chain smoker.
Frovatriptan should not be taken to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks.
Your doctor may need to do a medical examination and various tests before starting you on this medicine.
If you have an increased risk of heart disease, your doctor may advise you to take your first dose of this medicine in the clinic so that he can monitor your response. You will also be required to have regular heart check-ups while being treated with this medicine.
Frovatriptan is not a painkiller. Do not take it for any other purpose other than to relieve a migraine.
Frovatriptan may cause drowsiness, dizziness or weakness. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to be alert.
Other side effects include any of the following: headache, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, dry mouth, tiredness, flushing, and excessive sweating.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes or mouth
- tightness, pain, pressure or heaviness in the chest area, throat, jaw or neck, irregular heartbeat
- agitation, confusion, hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not existent), fever, fast heartbeat, excessive sweating, muscle stiffness or spasms
- pain, weakness, numbness or tingling sensation in the legs and feet
- severe or sudden stomach pain, bloody diarrhoea
- weakness or numbness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, vision problems, changes in balance or coordination
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Do not take Frovatriptan with other medicines for migraine such as sumatriptan, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, methysergide, or if you have taken these medicines in the last 24 hours.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines:
- medicines to treat depression e.g. isocarboxazid, desipramine, sertraline, fluvoxamine
- buprenorphine (strong painkiller)
- birth control pills
- propranolol (medicine for high blood pressure)
- St. John's wort (herbal medicine)
This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Frovatriptan.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol.
Certain types of food and food additives such as chocolate, cheese, coffee, and monosodium glutamate (MSG) may trigger a migraine attack. You may want to keep a food diary to help you identify possible foods that trigger off your attacks.
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
Protect from moisture.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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