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Frovatriptan

Frovatriptan is used for:

Treating acute migraine headache with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It should not be used to prevent migraines.

Frovatriptan is a triptan. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain and thereby reducing pressure and pain in the brain. A migraine headache is thought to be caused by widened blood vessels exerting pressure on the brain.

Do NOT use Frovatriptan if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Frovatriptan
• you are taking an ergot alkaloid (eg, ergotamine) or have had any of the following migraine medicines within the last 24 hours: sumatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan, or almotriptan
• you have ischemic bowel or heart disease, blood flow problems in your extremities, or uncontrolled high blood pressure

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Frovatriptan :

Some medical conditions may interact with Frovatriptan . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have basilar artery or hemiplegic migraines or cluster headaches, heart or artery disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, or you are overweight or smoke
• if you are a women past menopause or have had a hysterectomy
• if you are a man older than 40 years of age

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Frovatriptan . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), propranolol, or sibutramine because the actions and side effects of Frovatriptan or these medicines may be increased when taken together

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Frovatriptan may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Frovatriptan :

Use Frovatriptan as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Frovatriptan may be taken with or without food.
• Take a single dose of Frovatriptan with fluids as soon as migraine symptoms appear. A second dose may be taken if there is only a partial response or symptoms of the migraine return. However, do not take it sooner than 2 hours following the first dose. Do not take a second dose if your symptoms do not improve after your first dose. Do not take more than 3 tablets in a 24-hour period.
• If you miss a dose of Frovatriptan and you still have a headache, follow your doctor"s dosing instructions. Contact your doctor if you are unsure what to do if you miss a dose. Do not take Frovatriptan more often than prescribed. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Frovatriptan .

Important safety information:

• Frovatriptan may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Frovatriptan . Using Frovatriptan alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Frovatriptan may cause dizziness or fainting. If dizziness occurs, sit or stand up slowly.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Frovatriptan .
• Diabetes patients - Frovatriptan may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Frovatriptan should only be used after a diagnosis of migraine has been made by your doctor. If you have a headache that is different than your usual migraine attack, check with your doctor before using Frovatriptan .
• If you have risk factors for coronary artery disease (eg, woman past menopause, man older than 40 years of age, high blood pressure or cholesterol, diabetes, overweight, smoking, or family history of heart disease, ), an exam of your heart is recommended before using Frovatriptan .
• Frovatriptan is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Frovatriptan during pregnancy. It is unknown if Frovatriptan is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Frovatriptan , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Frovatriptan :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Abnormal skin sensations; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; fatigue; flushing; headache; hot or cold sensations; nausea; tingling in the arms, legs, hands, or feet.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody diarrhea; confusion, slurred speech, or changes in vision; irregular or rapid heartbeat; numbness or weakness in an arm or leg; pain or unusual coldness in feet, legs, hands, or arms; pain, tightness, pressure, and heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and jaw; severe stomach pain; sudden severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, or fainting; sudden shortness of breath.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blurred vision; severe dizziness; unusually fast or irregular heartbeat.

Store Frovatriptan at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Frovatriptan out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Frovatriptan , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Frovatriptan is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Frovatriptan . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.