Frovatriptan Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
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Usual Adult Dose for Migraine
2.5 mg orally once with fluids. If the headache recurs after initial relief, a second 2.5 mg tablet may be administered, provided that at least 2 hours has passed between doses.
The total daily dose of frovatriptan should not exceed 3 tablets of 2.5 mg each within 24 hours.
There is no evidence that a second dose of frovatriptan is effective in patients who do not respond to a first dose of the drug for the same headache.
The safety of treating an average of more than 4 migraine attacks in a 30 day period has not been established.
Renal Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Liver Dose Adjustments
Mild to moderate liver impairment: No adjustment recommended
Precautions
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Data not available
