FROVA is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine attacks in adults. It is in the class of drugs called selective serotonin receptor agonist.
Who should not take FROVA?
FROVA should only be taken for a migraine headache. Do not use FROVA to treat headaches that might be caused by other conditions. Tell your doctor about your symptoms. Your doctor will decide if you have migraine headaches and if FROVA is right for you.
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 doctor); have had a stroke; have circulation (blood flow) problems; have taken a similar drug (a serotonin receptor agonist) or an ergotamine-type medicine in the last 24 hours; or have any allergic reaction to the tablet. You and your doctor should discuss FROVA before you start taking the medicine and at regular checkups.
What are common side effects of FROVA?
The most common side effects associated with FROVA are dizziness, fatigue (tiredness), headache (other than a migraine headache), paresthesia (feeling of tingling), dry mouth, flushing (hot flashes), feeling hot or cold, chest pain, dyspepsia (indigestion), and skeletal pain (pain in joints or bones).
Tell your doctor about any symptoms that you develop while taking FROVA. If you feel dizziness or tiredness, take extra care or avoid driving and operating machinery.
In very rare cases, patients taking this class of medicines experience serious heart problems, stroke, or increased blood pressure. If you develop pain, tightness, heaviness, or pressure in your chest, throat, neck, or jaw, contact your doctor right away.
Also contact your doctor right away if you develop a rash or itching after taking FROVA. You may be allergic to this medicine.
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