Over half of the women in a recent trial never developed a menstrual migraine if they took Frova two days before the start of their period and kept taking it for six days. Frova has been approved for general migraines. The manufacturer is doing more tests to get it approved specifically for treating migraines.
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FROVATRIPTAN - ORAL Pronounced: (froh-vuh-TRIP-tan) Uses Frovatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches,... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for Treating Migraine AttacksMany different medications are used to treat migraines. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has specifically... Read more »
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