Frova Warnings and Precautions
Some Frova warnings and precautions include the risk of a heart attack or a life-threatening change in a person's heart rhythm, potentially dangerous side effects, and the possible danger of taking the medication while pregnant. Prior to taking Frova, you should talk to your healthcare provider about any health conditions you may have, such as heart problems, high blood pressure, or a history of bleeding in the brain. You should not take Frova if you have a history of heart disease or untreated high blood pressure.
Frova: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
Prior to taking
Frova® (
frovatriptan succinate), you should tell your healthcare provider if you have:
- Heart problems of any kind, especially a history of heart disease, angina, an irregular heart rhythm, or a heart attack
- A history of stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA or "mini-stroke"), or other bleeding in the brain (such as a subarachnoid hemorrhage)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol
- Certain blood vessel conditions, such as peripheral vascular disease, ischemic bowel disease, or Raynaud's phenomenon
- Diabetes
- Liver problems, including liver failure or cirrhosis
- Depression
- Gone through menopause
- Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
- Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
- Are breastfeeding
- Smoke
- Have a family history of heart disease.
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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