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Frova

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Chemical Name: FROVATRIPTAN (FROE-va-TRIP-tan)

Common uses
This medicine is a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist ("triptan") used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura (eg, flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It should not be used to prevent migraines.

Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are taking or have taken an ergot alkaloid (eg, ergotamine) or another 5-HT1 receptor agonist (eg, sumatriptan, rizatriptan) within the past 24 hours. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking sibutramine or if you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the past 14 days. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are also taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (eg, fluoxetine), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) (eg, duloxetine), or beta-blockers (eg, propranolol). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including a history of liver or kidney problems, seizures, heart problems, other types of headaches (eg, cluster headaches), shortness of breath, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, high cholesterol, diabetes, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you smoke or are very overweight. Tell your doctor if you are a woman past menopause or you have had a hysterectomy, if you are a man over 40 years old, or if a family member has had heart disease. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of heart attack, stroke, circulation conditions, coronary artery disease (CAD), angina (chest pain), transient ischemic attacks (TIA's), ischemic bowel disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, hemiplegic or basilar migraine, or other heart or blood vessel conditions. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED in children younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.

Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE COMES WITH A PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you have about this medicine. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with or without food. TAKE A SINGLE DOSE of this medicine 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 the migraine does not improve after the first dose of this medicine. Do not take more than 3 tablets in a 24-hour period. STORE THIS MEDICINE at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. IF YOU MISS A DOSE of this medicine and you still have a headache, follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Contact your doctor if you are unsure of what to do if you miss a dose. DO NOT TAKE this medicine more often than prescribed. DO NOT TAKE 2 doses at once.

Cautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product. THIS MEDICINE SHOULD ONLY BE USED after a diagnosis of migraine has been made by your doctor. This medicine is intended to relieve acute migraine headaches. DO NOT USE it to prevent or reduce the number of attacks you experience. Use this medicine only to treat an actual migraine attack. IF YOU HAVE A HEADACHE THAT IS DIFFERENT than your usual migraine attack, check with your doctor before using this medicine. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or use more often than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Overuse of this medicine can cause your headache to become worse. Laboratory and/or medical tests, including heart function tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use this medicine with caution. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS, until you know how you react to this medicine. Rarely, serious heart problems (eg, heart attack, irregular heartbeat) have been reported within a few hours of using this medicine. Contact your doctor at once if you experience fast or irregular heartbeat; chest, jaw, or neck pain or numbness; numbness of an arm or leg; severe stomach pain, dizziness, or vomiting; fainting; or vision changes. SEROTONIN SYNDROME is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by this medicine. Your risk may be greater if you take this medicine with certain other medicines (eg, SSRIs, SNRIs). Symptoms may include agitation; confusion; hallucinations; coma; fever; fast or irregular heartbeat; loss of coordination; tremor; excessive sweating; and nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes ergot or ergotamine-containing herbal products. Use this medicine with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; fatigue; flushing; headache; hot or cold sensations; indigestion; or numbness or tingling in the arms, legs, hands, or feet. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience bloody diarrhea; bone or joint pain; confusion, slurred speech, or changes in vision; hallucinations; irregular or rapid heartbeat; loss of coordination; mental or mood changes (eg, agitation); muscle spasms; one-sided weakness; pain or unusual coldness in feet, legs, hands, or arms; pain, tightness, pressure, and heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and jaw; pale or blue colored fingers or toes; persistent numbness or tingling in the arms, legs, hands, or feet; seizures; severe stomach pain; sudden severe dizziness, fainting, headache, or vomiting; or sudden shortness of breath. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions

If you take too much
IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe dizziness, blurred vision, or unusually fast or irregular heartbeat.

Additional information
IF YOUR SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE OR IF THEY BECOME WORSE after the first migraine attack treated with this medicine, contact your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets. IF YOU WILL BE USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, be sure to obtain necessary refills before your supply runs out.

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