Sign inBefore taking frovatriptan
Before taking frovatriptan make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:
- If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
- If you suffer from heart problems.
- If you have high blood pressure.
- If you suffer from liver problems.
- If you suffer from Prinzmetal's angina or circulatory problems such as Raynaud's disease.
- If you have recently suffered a heart attack, stroke or TIA (sometimes known as a mini-stroke).
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine.
- If you are taking other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines.
- Note: frovatriptan is not suitable for under 18 year olds.
How to take frovatriptan
- Before beginning your treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet.
- Take frovatriptan exactly as directed by your doctor. Take one tablet with a drink of water as soon as possible at the beginning of your attack. If your migraine returns, you may take one further tablet providing it is at least two hours after the initial dose. Do not take more than two doses in 24 hours. If your migraine is not eased after the first dose do not take the second dose.
Getting the most from your treatment
- Frovatriptan should not be used in combination with migraine treatments containing ergotamine or methysergide. Wait at least 24 hours between taking frovatriptan and any ergotamine or methysergide preparation and vice versa. If in doubt ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Frovatriptan should not be used in combination with another 5HT1 agonist such as almotriptan, eletriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan or zolmitriptan.
- If you are having an increasing number of migraines or you find that frovatriptan does not relieve your migraine, make an appointment to see your doctor.
- Before buying any medicines, check with your pharmacist which medicines are safe for you to take alongside frovatriptan.
Can frovatriptan cause problems?
Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side-effects. These usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side-effects continue or become troublesome.
| Common side-effects - these affect less than 1 in 10 people who take this medicine | What can I do if I experience this |
| Dry mouth | Try chewing sugar-free gum, sucking pieces of ice or sugar-free sweets |
| Feeling or being sick, indigestion, abdominal pain | Eat little and often. Stick to simple foods |
| Dizziness, drowsiness, sight disturbances | Make sure your reactions are normal before driving, operating machinery or doing any other jobs which could be dangerous if you were not fully alert or able to see properly |
| Tingling, feeling hot, flushing, sweating, tiredness, fast and fluttering heartbeat, headache, tightness or pressure in throat or chest, and muscle weakness | If you are concerned about any of these, speak with your doctor |
If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store frovatriptan
- Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
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References
- Manufacturer's PIL, Migard® 2.5 mg film-coated tablets, A.Menarini Pharma U.K. S.R.L., electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated July 2008, accessed August 2009.
- British National Formulary; 57th Edition (March 2009) British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, London