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Side effect(s) of Frovatriptan


Review the side-effects of Frovatriptan as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Most Common
- Dizziness, tingling, headache, dry mouth, fatigue, flushing, hot or cold sensation and chest pain.

  Body as a whole
- Pain, weakness, chills, fever and uneasiness.

  Central nervous system
- Bad sensation, migraine aggravation, vertigo and speech disorder.

  Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting, increased salivation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, difficulty in swallowing, flatulence, constipation and loss of appetite.

  Psychiatric
- Sleeplessness, anxiety, confusion, nervousness, agitation, impaired concentration, depression, emotional instability, amnesia and abnormal thinking.

  Musculoskeletal
- Muscle/joint/back pain, leg cramps, muscle weakness and involuntary muscle contraction.

  Respiratory
- Inflammation of sinuses and nose, pharynx, larynx and difficulty in breathing.

  Eye
- Abnormal vision, eye pain and inflammation of conjunctiva.

  Skin
- Increased sweating, itching and blisters.

  ENT
- Ringing in the ear, ear ache and taste perversion.

  Heart
- Palpitation, fast heart rate and abnormal ECG.

  Metabolic
- Thirst and dehydration.

  Genitourinary
- Increased urinary frequency.

  Blood
- Nosebleed.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Frovatriptan

Frovatriptan(Frova) generic is a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist ("triptan"), indicated for treatment of acute migraine in adults. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain.


Trade Names for Frovatriptan

International :


Frova
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