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Frovatriptan
Buy Frovatriptan oral tablets online in the UK
You can purchase Frovatriptan from Quick meds Pharmacy. It is used to treat acute migraines.
What is Frovatriptan?
Frovatriptan is a medication for the relief of the symptoms of migraine headaches. It belongs to a class of medications known as selective serotonin agonists.
Frovatriptan does not prevent future migraine attacks or reduce the number of headaches you have.
How does Frovatriptan work?
Frovatriptan 2.5mg tablets contain the active ingredient frovatriptan, which belongs to a group of medicines known as triptans (5HT- receptor agonists). It is used for the acute treatment of migraine attacks in adults. Frovatriptan works by narrowing widened blood vessels in the brain, helping to relieve migraine headache pain and associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Triptans like frovatriptan function by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain, which reduces painful symptoms and constricts blood vessels around the brain, stopping the transmission of pain signals.
Frovatriptan is used to treat migraines with or without aura and should be taken only after a migraine headache has started and is not intended to prevent migraine attacks.
Frovatriptan | 2.5mg tablets |
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6 tablets | £ 24.95 |
12 tablets | £ 47.95 |
Feature | Frovatriptan 2.5mg tablet details |
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Product name | Frovatriptan |
Active ingredients | Each film-coated tablet contains 2.5 mg frovatriptan as frovatriptan succinate monohydrate. Each film-coated tablet contains 107.09 mg lactose. |
Medicine type | Prescription only - licensed for Acute migraine treatment. |
What Frovatriptan is used for | Acute migraine treatment and menstrual migraine prophylaxis. |
How Frovatriptan works | It’s suggested that migraines are caused by the temporary widening of blood vessels in the head. Frovatriptan works by reducing the widening of these blood vessels, which helps to reduce the symptoms of a migraine. Triptans like frovatriptan function by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain, which reduces painful symptoms and constricts blood vessels around the brain, halting the transmission of pain signals. |
Who Frovatriptan is for | For use by males or females, above the ages of 18, for use to treat acute migraine episodes. It is not licensed for use in elderly patients. |
Who should not use Frovatriptan | People with allergy to the active ingredients or excipients. Those who have concurrent cardiovascular concerns, ischemia, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease. Those who have severe/uncontrolled hypertension. Those who have previous or current cerebrovascular incidents. Those with severe hepatic impairment. All patients under 18 years old. Elderly patients |
Usual application | 2.5 mg, dose to be taken as soon as possible after onset, followed by 2.5 mg after 2 hours if required, dose to be taken only if migraine recurs (patient not responding to initial dose should not take second dose for same attack); maximum 5 mg per day. |
Strengths available | 2.5mg tablets |
Typical pack size | 6 tablets per pack |
Onset of effect | Most people will notice benefits within 30 minutes to 1 hour post administration. |
Prescription requirements | Private online consultation with a UK prescriber via Quick meds website. |
Supplied by | Quick Meds, UK registered online pharmacy (include GPhC registration and MHRA regulation details) |
Frovatriptan side effect
Common side effect:
Dizziness or sleepiness
Nausea or indigestion
Flushing or warm sensation
Tiredness
Uncommon side effects:
Chest discomfort or palpitations
Muscle pain or stiffness
Anxiety or difficulty sleeping
Rare but serious side effects include chest pain, signs of heart problems, or severe allergic reactions. Seek urgent medical attention if these occur and stop treatment with Frovatriptan.
A full list of side effects and cautions can be seen in the patient information leaflet.
Warning indications for Frovatriptan
Frovatriptan may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to Frovatriptan or any of the other listed ingredients including lactose.
Do not take this medicine if you have any of the following:
If you have a heart problem such as heart failure or chest pains (angina), or have already had a heart attack
If you have circulation problems in your legs that cause cramp-like pains when you walk (peripheral vascular disease)
If you have had a stroke or a mini-stroke (also called a transient ischaemic attack or TIA)
If you have moderate to severe high blood pressure. You may be able to take Frovatriptan if your high blood pressure is mild and is being treated
If you have severe liver disease
Advisable to avoid in elderly patients
For any concerns, do not hesitate to contact the Pharmacist team at Quick meds.
Frovatriptan vs other Triptans
All ‘Triptan’ medications that work in a similar way, but according to the findings of a study: While the likelihood of headache recurrence is reduced with frovatriptan compared to sumatriptan, it is not as effective as sumatriptan in providing headache relief at 2 and 4 hours after taking the 2.5mg oral dose.
How to buy Frovatriptan oral tablets online from Quick Meds?
Simple, secure online consultation
You can buy Frovatriptan online from our online clinic at Quick Meds. As a prescription only medication, you must complete an online questionnaire which asks about your symptoms, your health history and if you are taking any other medication.
Our UK registered prescribers would then review the answers and assess for suitability.
UK regulated pharmacy dispensing and delivery
As a GPhC registered pharmacy, Quick Meds offers evidence based advice and treatments which are regulated by the MHRA.
As part of the regulatory requirements, each private prescription issued is reviewed by pharmacists and prescribers trained to provide the highest standard of service.
Once approved, we pack your product using discreet packaging and deliver to most UK based addresses using tracked delivery methods. We offer delivery options as soon as by the next working day following approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
How long does it take for Frovatriptan tablets to work?+−
Frovatriptan generally takes two to four hours to provide maximum relief for migraine headaches, though some effects may be felt within one to two hours. It is a long-acting, slow-onset triptan
Can I take Frovatriptan to treat normal headaches?+−
Frovatriptan is not a pain killer, it should not be used to treat normal headaches.
Can you buy Frovatriptan online?+−
Yes. They can be purchased online at Quick meds Pharmacy. They are prescription only medications and thus require a questionnaire consultation, which will be reviewed by a medical/prescribing clinician. This is to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing.
Can I take Frovatriptan if I have a history of heart problems?+−
Frovatriptan tablets are not suitable for people who have any history of heart problems such as chest pain, stroke, coronary heart disease or have previously had a heart attack.
Can I take Frovatriptan if I have a high blood pressure?+−
Frovatriptan makes the blood vessels narrow, increasing blood pressure. If you already have a high blood pressure, particularly severe/uncontrolled hypertension, you should avoid taking Frovatriptan Tablets.
Can I drive after taking Sumatriptan?+−
Yes, you can drive, as it does not cause drowsiness. However, if you are suffering with an active migraine you should avoid driving to ensure you and those around you remain safe at all times.
