About frovatriptan
Triptan migraine medicine
Used for
- Treats migraine attacks, with or without aura.
Usual adult dose
2.5 mg once; if symptoms return, repeat after at least 2 hours. Maximum 7.5 mg in 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or tiredness
- Flushing or tingling
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
Important warnings
- For migraine attacks, not prevention.
- Avoid with certain heart or blood-vessel diseases, prior stroke, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- Do not combine with another triptan or ergot medicine within 24 hours.
- Seek urgent care for severe chest pain or allergic symptoms.
Pregnancy
Safety is not established; use during pregnancy only when a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may enter breast milk; discuss use with a clinician, particularly for newborn or premature infants.
Interactions
- Other triptans or ergot medicines increase vessel-narrowing risks.
- Some antidepressants, including SSRIs and SNRIs, may increase serotonin syndrome risk.
- Fluvoxamine can increase frovatriptan exposure.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.