Common side effects of Frova (frovatriptan) may include:
- mild headache (not a migraine);
- feeling too warm or too cold;
- dry mouth, upset stomach;
- numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes;
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Frova (frovatriptan) may include:
- sudden and severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea;
- severe chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats; or
If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Signs to watch for: (contact your doctor right away)
blood circulation problems in your legs or feet--cramps, tight or heavy feeling, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, burning pain, cold feeling, color changes (pale or blue), hip pain;
heart attack symptoms--chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating;
high levels of serotonin in the body--agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting;
increased blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, anxiety, nosebleed; or
stroke--sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance.