The Basics
What is Frovatriptan?
Used to treat symptoms of migraine headaches.
Brand names for Frovatriptan
Frova
How Frovatriptan is classified
Serotonin Agonists, Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Agonists, Triptans
Frovatriptan During Pregnancy
Frovatriptan pregnancy category
Category CNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Frovatriptan while pregnant
N/A
Taking Frovatriptan While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Frovatriptan?
Because there is no published experience with frovatriptan during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.[1]
Maternal / infant drug levels
Because there is no published experience with frovatriptan during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.[1]
Possible effects of Frovatriptan on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Frovatriptan
Sumatriptan, Eletriptan.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Amundsen S, Nordeng H, Nezvalova-Henriksen K et al. Pharmacological treatment of migraine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Nat Rev Neurol. 2015;11:209-19. PMID: 25776823
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