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This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist before using any medication. 

Read the information leaflet that comes with the medication.

Most people who use Frova do not experience any negative side effects. Doctors prescribe Frova because they assess that the benefits that such treatment yields outweighs any likely unwanted effects.

If after taking Frova a sudden allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) occurs, with symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue or throat making it difficult to breathe or swallow, or there is wheezing, hives, rash, blistering or peeling of the skin, call a doctor or 911 right away, or go to an emergency room immediately.

Other reactions require immediate attention from a doctor, they include severe chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats; seizure; pressure in the chest or pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder; agitation or hallucinations; loss of coordination, fainting, or problems with balance; blurred vision; sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body); or slurred speech.

Some of the side effects that have been reported include:

• flushing, warmth, redness, or tingling under the skin
• sensations of numbness or prickling under the skin
• weakness
• nausea
• dry mouth
• drowsiness
• dizziness
• mild headache, not like a migraine
• feeling too warm or too cold
• bone or joint pain.

Not all side effects are listed here. If these or other unlisted symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Frova reduces the acute symptoms of a migraine attack. It does not prevent migraines, and can only be taken once a migraine attack has started. Frova is not a treatment for ordinary headaches and should only be taken after a person has been diagnosed as subject to chronic migraine attacks and the prescription for Frova has been given by a doctor

While the exact cause of migraine attacks has not been established, it is believed that a drop in the levels of serotonin sets off an expansion of blood vessels in the brain, which leads to the pulsating pain experienced during migraines.  Migraine attacks can occur without any external cause, or can be triggered by lights, sounds, or foodstuffs that a person is sensitive to. For example, there are what is known as “the 5 C’s of migraines”: cheese, chocolate, coffee, cola (like Coke) and citrus fruits.