Frova Side Effects

Generic name: frovatriptan

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2023.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Frova Side Effects associated with frovatriptan. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Frova.

Applies to frovatriptan: oral tablet.

Serious side effects of Frova

Along with its needed effects, frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking frovatriptan:

Less common

• changes in vision
• chest pain
• fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
• increased sweating

Incidence not known

• abdominal or stomach pain
• agitation
• bloody diarrhea
• cold fingers or toes
• confusion
• cough
• diarrhea
• difficulty swallowing
• dizziness
• fainting
• fever
• headache, sudden, severe, and continuing
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• numbness or tingling of the fingers or toes
• overactive reflexes
• pain spreading to the left shoulder
• paleness or cold feeling in the fingertips and toes
• poor coordination
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• restlessness
• shivering
• skin rash, hives, or itching skin
• talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
• tightness in the chest, throat, neck, and jaw
• tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold
• trembling or shaking
• twitching
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• weakness in the legs

Other side effects of Frova

Some side effects of frovatriptan may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

• acid or sour stomach
• belching
• bone pain
• continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
• dry mouth
• feeling of warmth
• hearing loss
• heartburn
• hot or cold sensation
• indigestion
• pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
• redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally upper chest
• stomach discomfort or upset
• stuffy or runny nose
• trouble sleeping

Incidence not known

• seizures

For healthcare professionals

Applies to frovatriptan: oral tablet.

General

The most commonly reported adverse events included dizziness, fatigue, paraesthesia, headache, and vascular flushing.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity reactions including cutaneous disorders, angioedema, and anaphylactic reactions^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Common (1% to 10%): Flushing, chest discomfort
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Palpitations, tachycardia, peripheral coldness, hypertension, chest pain
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Bradycardia
• Postmarketing reports: Myocardial infarction, coronary arteriospasm^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, headache, paresthesia, dysesthesia, hypoesthesia , somnolence
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysgeusia, tremor, disturbance in attention. lethargy, sedation, vertigo, involuntary muscle contractions
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Amnesia hypertonia hypotonia, hyporeflexia, movement disorder
• Postmarketing reports: Seizure^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anxiety, insomnia, confusional state, nervousness, agitation, depression, depersonalization
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Abnormal dreams, personality disorder^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Dry mouth, dyspepsia, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dysphagia, flatulence, constipation, anorexia, esophagospasm, increased salivation
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Change in bowel habits, chelitis, eructation, gastroesophageal reflux, hiccough, peptic ulcer, salivary gland pain, stomatitis, toothache, lip blister, lip pain , oral mucosal blistering, peptic ulcer, salivary gland pain^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Common (1% to 10%): Skeletal pain
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Musculoskeletal stiffness, musculoskeletal pain, pain in extremity, back pain, arthralgia^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Throat tightness
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngolaryngeal pain
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Epistasis, hiccups, hyperventilation, respiratory disorder, throat irritation^[Ref]

Ocular

• Common (1% to 10%): Visual disturbance
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Eye pain, eye irritation, photophobia
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Night blindness^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Hyperhidrosis
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pruritus
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Erythema, piloerection, urticaria, purpura^[Ref]

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue, hot or cold sensation, tinnitus
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ear pain, ear discomfort, ear disorder, ear pruritus, hyperacusis, feeling hot temperature intolerance, asthenia, sluggishness, energy increased, malaise
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Pyrexia^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Increased micturition frequency, polyuria
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Nocturia, renal pain, abnormal urine analysis^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dehydration, thirst
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hypoglycemia^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Lymphadenopathy^[Ref]

Hepatic

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Increased blood bilirubin^[Ref]

Endocrine

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Breast tenderness^[Ref]

Further information

Frova side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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