How should I use frovatriptan?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions
on your prescription label.
Take frovatriptan as soon as you notice headache symptoms, or after an attack has already
begun.
Your doctor may want to give your first dose of this medicine in a hospital or clinic
setting to see if you have any serious side effects.
Take one frovatriptan tablet whole with a full glass of water.
After taking a tablet: If your headache does not completely go away,
or goes away and comes back, take a second tablet two (2) hours after the first. Do not
take more than three (3) frovatriptan tablets in 24 hours. If your symptoms have
not improved, contact your doctor before taking any more tablets.
Contact your doctor if you have more than four headaches in one month (30 days).
Store frovatriptan at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since frovatriptan is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your
doctor promptly if your symptoms do not improve after using frovatriptan.
After taking a frovatriptan tablet, you must wait two (2) hours before taking a second
tablet. Do not take more than three (3) frovatriptan tablets in 24 hours.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
Symptoms of a frovatriptan overdose may include severe headache, blurred vision,
trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure (convulsions), neck stiffness, tiredness, lack
of coordination, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while using frovatriptan?
Frovatriptan can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
What are the possible side effects of frovatriptan?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using frovatriptan and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious
side effects:
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chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder,
nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
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sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the
body;
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sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech,
or balance;
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fast heart rate, agitation, muscle stiffness, hallucinations,
lack of coordination, with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
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sudden and severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea; or
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numbness or tingling and a pale or blue-colored
appearance in your fingers or toes.
Continue using frovatriptan and talk with your doctor if you have any
of these less serious side effects:
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dizziness, tired feeling;
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mild headache (not a migraine);
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dry mouth, stomach pain;
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feeling too warm or too cold;
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warmth or redness under your skin;
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joint or bone pain;
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pressure or heavy feeling in any part of your body;
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feeling of pain or pressure in your neck and throat;
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anxiety, sleep problems (insomnia);
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runny or stuffy nose; or
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sweating.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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