Frovatriptan Benefits & Uses

Frovatriptan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)

Frovatriptan 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: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Frovatriptan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Frovatriptan is used -

Mild

Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Pharyngitis

Common

Dizziness
Fatigue
Flushing
Dyspepsia
Headache
Agitation
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Confusion
Cough
Fainting

Frovatriptan Related Warnings

Is the use of Frovatriptan safe for pregnant women?

Frovatriptan may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Frovatriptan again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Frovatriptan safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Frovatriptan may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Frovatriptan should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Frovatriptan on the Kidneys?

Frovatriptan is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Frovatriptan on the Liver?

Frovatriptan has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Frovatriptan on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Frovatriptan on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Frovatriptan with Other Drugs

Frovatriptan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Eletriptan

Fentanyl

Venlafaxine

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Fluoxetine

Tramadol

Frovatriptan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Frovatriptan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angina
Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Frovatriptan

Is this Frovatriptan habit forming or addictive?

Frovatriptan is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Frovatriptan. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Frovatriptan only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Frovatriptan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Frovatriptan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Frovatriptan

Taking Frovatriptan with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Frovatriptan

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Frovatriptan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown