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Frova (frovatriptan succinate)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Frova
Active Ingredient:	frovatriptan succinate
Strength(s):	2.5 mg
Dosage Form(s):	Tablets
Company Name:	Elan Pharmaceuticals
Availability:	Prescription only
*Dated Approved by FDA:	November 8, 2001
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Frova used for?

Frova is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine headache attacks in adults. Frova is not used to prevent migraines, or to decrease the number of migraine attacks. Frova has not been shown to treat headaches called "cluster headaches".

Who should not take Frova?

Do not take Frova if you:

have uncontrolled high blood pressure
have heart disease or a history of heart disease
have hemiplegic or basilar migraine (if you are not sure about this, ask your health care provider)
have had a stroke
have circulation (blood flow) problems to your arms, legs, and bowels
have taken another migraine medicine in the same drug class as Frova (a serotonin receptor agonist) in the last 24 hours. Ask your health care provider or pharmacist for a list of these medicines.
have taken other migraine medicines that contain ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, or methylsergide in the last 24 hours
are allergic to Frova or to any of the ingredients in Frova

What should I tell my health care provider?

Tell your health care provider if you:

are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant
are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed
have any history of chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations
have any risk factors for heart disease, including
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- high cholesterol
- overweight
- smoking
- a family history of heart disease
- past menopause
- male over 40 years old
have any past or present medical problems
have allergies to any medicine

Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your health care provider if you take:

propranolol
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac (fluoxetine), Luvox (fluvoxamine), Paxil (paroxetine), and Zoloft (sertraline)

These medicines may affect how Frova works, or Frova may affect how these medicines work.

What are some possible side effects of Frova? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Frova. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

The most common side effects of Frova are: