Before you begin taking a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should take Frova (Frovatriptan).
Allergy: People allergic to other medications in this class (5-hydroxytryptamine agonists such as rizatriptan and naratriptan) can also have an allergic reaction to Frova (Frovatriptan). If you are allergic to any of these medications, you should not take Frova (Frovatriptan) unless advised to do so by your doctor.
Blood pressure: Frova (Frovatriptan) may cause an increase in blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, discuss with your doctor how Frova (Frovatriptan) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Frova (Frovatriptan), and whether any special monitoring is needed. People with severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure should not take Frova (Frovatriptan).
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Frova (Frovatriptan) may cause drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform other potentially hazardous tasks until you have determined how Frova (Frovatriptan) affects you.
Heart disease and stroke: Frova (Frovatriptan) may cause narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the heart. This can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), and other heart problems. There have also been reports of bleeding in the brain and stroke with Frova (Frovatriptan). For this reason, Frova (Frovatriptan) should not be used by people with heart or blood vessel disease. If you have certain risk factors for heart disease (e.g., high blood pressure, High Cholesterol, smoking, Obesity, Diabetes, family history of Coronary Artery Disease, Menopause, men over 40 years of age), tell your doctor.
Medication overuse headaches: As with other medications used to treat headache pain, taking Frova (Frovatriptan) too frequently may cause headaches to recur as the medication wears off. If you find that headaches return frequently, you may be taking too much of Frova (Frovatriptan). This situation should be discussed with your doctor.
Seizures: If you have seizures or a history of seizure disorder, discuss with your doctor how Frova (Frovatriptan) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Frova (Frovatriptan), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Serotonin syndrome: Frova (Frovatriptan) may cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome, especially when used with other medications that increase serotonin levels (e.g., Sumatriptan, rizatriptan, certain antidepressants, St. John's wort, sibutramine, Venlafaxine). If you experience symptoms such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations, fast heart rate, Fever, lack of coordination, increased body temperature, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, and Diarrhea, get immediate medical attention.
Pregnancy: Frova (Frovatriptan) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Frova (Frovatriptan), contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if Frova (Frovatriptan) passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Frova (Frovatriptan), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Frova (Frovatriptan) have not been established for children less than 18 years of age.
Seniors: There is limited experience with the use of Frova (Frovatriptan) by people over 65 years of age. The use of Frova (Frovatriptan) by seniors is not recommended.
