FROVATRIPTAN

Do NOT use Frovatriptan if:

• You are allergic to any ingredient in Frovatriptan
• You have certain types of irregular heartbeat (eg, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome)
• You have a history of ischemic heart disease (eg, angina, heart attack), coronary artery disease (CAD), other moderate to severe heart problems, brain blood vessel disease (eg, stroke, transient ischemic attack), or other blood vessel disease (eg, Raynaud syndrome, ischemic bowel disease)
• You have uncontrolled high blood pressure
• You have a history of certain types of migraines (eg, hemiplegic, basilar)
• You have used an ergot alkaloid (eg, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine) or another “triptan” migraine medicine (eg, sumatriptan, rizatriptan) within the past 24 hours
• You are taking sibutramine

If any of these apply to you, contact your doctor or health care provider right away.

Side effects of Frovatriptan include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Dry Mouth
• Indigestion
• Drowsiness
• Excessive Tiredness
• Flushing
• Hot Or Cold Feeling
• Pain In Joints Or Bones

Some side effects can be serious. Call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment if you experience any of these symptoms:

• Tightness, pain, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, or jaw
• Shortness of breath
• Breaking out in a cold sweat
• Lightheadedness
• Slow or difficult speech
• Faintness
• Weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
• Sudden or severe stomach pain
• Bloody diarrhea
• Constipation
• Sudden weight loss
• Vomiting
• Rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Paleness or blue color of the fingers and toes
• Pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet
• Swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• Hoarseness
• Hives
• Rash
• Itching

Tell your doctor promptly if any of these effects persist or worsen. Also, call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Precautions

Before taking Frovatriptan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

• Blood Circulation Problems (For Example, In Your Legs, Arms/Hands, Or Stomach)
• Certain Types Of Headaches (Hemiplegic Or Basilar Migraine)
• Heart Problems (Such As Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Previous Heart Attack)
• Liver Disease
• Seizure
• Stroke or “Mini-Stroke” (Transient Ischemic Attack).

Interactions

Drug interactions may interfere with how your medication works. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (eg, duloxetine), sibutramine, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the risk of a serious side effect called serotonin syndrome may be increased.
• Propranolol because it may increase the risk of frovatriptan’s side effects
• Ergot alkaloids (eg, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine) or another “triptan” migraine medicine (eg, sumatriptan or rizatriptan) because they may increase the risk of frovatriptan’s side effects

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

Available brand:

• Frovatriptan