Frova: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Frova is Frovatriptan. Frova is given to treat migraine headaches in adults.
Frova relieves the intensity of the pain and other symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity to light, though it does not prevent nor reduce the frequency of attacks. Frova can also be used for cluster headaches. Migraine is believed to be caused by swollen or dilated blood vessels; Frova acts on neurotransmitter serotonin (5HT) receptors in the brain by narrowing those blood vessels. Frova usually takes about an hour to relieve the symptoms. Frova should only be given when the pain from migraine attack does not respond to regular pain killers like Aspirin, Acetaminophen (paracetamol) or Ibuprofen.

FROVA SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Frova may include dizziness, nasal discomfort, muscle weakness, nausea, neck pain, numbness, vomiting and temporary rise in blood pressure. Rare side effects of Frova may include severe allergic reactions, anxiety, asthma, agitation, changes in heart rhythm, confusion, constipation, cough, depression, difficult or painful urination, fatigue, pressure in chest, rapid and throbbing heartbeat, rash, ringing in the ears, tightness in chest, tremors, and vision changes.

FROVA WARNING

Frova should not be given to those with high blood pressure or who have or are at risk of heart disease or condition. It should also not be used if you have liver or kidney disease.

Frova must not be given for 2 weeks after taking an MAO inhibitor drug such as the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate.

If you develop severe chest pain after taking Frova, seek medical help right away.

Frova injections should not be injected into a vein. This could result in a serious heart irregularity.

Though rarely, severe and fatal allergic reactions have occurred in people taking Frova. In rare cases, people taking Frova have suffered seizures.

FROVA AND PREGNANCY

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician before taking Frova as animal studies have shown damage to fetus..

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Frova.

FROVA INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Frova with the following:

Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors
Ergot-containing drugs such as Cafergot and Ergostat
Luvox
Paxil
Prozac
Zoloft

FROVA DOSES

Frova is not recommended for children under 18.
FROVA TABLETS
The usual adult dose is one 2.50mg tablet taken with meal or milk. Frova should be taken right at the onset of the pain, for better results. If one Frova does not respond, you can take second dose at least 2 hours after taking the first one. The maximum dose for a day should not exceed three 2.50mg tablets.

Those with liver disease should take lower doses of Frova Tablets.

FROVA OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Frova overdose may include convulsions, dilated pupils, inactivity, lack of coordination, paralysis, redness in the arms and legs, skin changes at the site of injection, slow breathing, sluggishness, tremor, nausea and vomiting.

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