Frovatriptan and Vomiting: What Users Say

• JLy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 27, 2013

Frovatriptan for Migraine "Frova had changed my life. I went from having debilitating migraines and missing days from work, not to mention vomiting from being in such excruciating pain for hours on end. I can't believe I could take this one pill and my migraine vanished almost instantaneously 99% of the time! Unfortunately, my insurance just told me two months ago that they would no longer cover Frova. I've been on Maxalt and it does NOTHING for me. I'm going to see if my neurologist will contact insurance and try to see if they will pay for at least part of it again. It's torture to know there's basically a cure for my migraines, but I'm no longer allowed to have it."

• Aly...
• November 20, 2017

For Migraine "5 years ago, at 40, a year after colon cancer surgery, I got my first migraine. The pain was 10/10, nausea/vomiting, sensitivities to light, sound, etc. They started as hormonal migraines during ovulation and menstruation. Over the last year, I only have about 15-20 migraines a month. Just lost my job as a successful leader at a billion-dollar software company as a result of missing so much work. Neurologist has done every test, preventive drug, and “rescue” drug there is. All failed and felt hopeless. The original Frova was a lifesaver. My quality of life came back! I believe the generic version of Frova my insurance now covers has some different ingredients, or perhaps I’ve grown tolerant. Not sure how because I only get 9 a month."

• Use...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2023

For Migraine "I have had chronic migraines for about 17 years now and normally take Amerge, which works wonders for me. Unfortunately, it has been discontinued, so I thought I would try Frovatriptan since I read it's supposed to be similar. I took one (2.5 mg) tablet at 10:30 am, and within 15 minutes, my stomach started rumbling like something you've never heard. Within two hours, I was dizzy, shaking, vomiting, and had diarrhea. My vision was also messed up. I could barely even message my boss online to tell him that I had to log off for the day. I'm assuming I am very allergic to this drug, but please be careful because despite its tiny little size, it can be extremely toxic. I do have to say, I've tried numerous migraine medications before and have not ever reacted like this. Please be careful if you give the drug a try. I guess my search will continue for something else."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 6, 2017

Frovatriptan for Migraine "Typically get 8-10 migraines per year. Many hormonal, with severe nausea and vomiting. Medication is a lifesaver."