Compare Frova vs. Relpax
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats migraine headaches.
Triptans are the first-choice to treat migraines. Frova (frovatriptan) works just as well as other triptans for migraines, but doesn't work for other types of headaches like cluster headaches.
Treats migraine headaches.
Relpax (eletriptan) is a first choice medicine to treat migraines, but it can be expensive.
Upsides
- Frova (frovatriptan) is available in generic.
- Unlike other similar medicines, you can take up to 3 tablets of Frova (frovatriptan) every 24 hours.
- Frova (frovatriptan) is first choice of medicines for treatment of migraine headaches.
- Relpax (eletriptan) works as well as other first choice medicines for migraines.
- Relpax (eletriptan) comes in 2 different strengths.
Downsides
- Available as an oral tablet only, which may be difficult to swallow during bad migraine attack.
- Doesn't prevent migraines.
- Doesn't work for other types of headaches like cluster headaches.
- Not recommended for children under 18 years old.
- Relpax (eletriptan) is only available as a brand name.
- Relpax (eletriptan) can cause dizziness and might make you more likely to fall.
- If you have more than 3 migraines a month, Relpax (eletriptan) isn't a good choice because of its side effects.
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Price
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Side effects
10possible side effects
- Dizziness8%
- Fatigue5%
- Headache4%
- Tingling or prickling sensation4%
- Flushing4%
- Dry mouth3%
- Hot or cold sensation3%
- Muscle pain3%
- Indigestion2%
- Chest pain2%
8possible side effects
- Nausea4%
- Headache4%
- Weakness4%
- Tingling or prickling sensation3%
- Dizziness3%
- Sleepiness3%
- Flushing2%
- Dry mouth2%
Risks and risk factors
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- history of chest pain/angina
- uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Stroke
- History of a stroke
- Medication overuse headache
- Using Frova (frovatriptan) for more than 2 to 3 days a week or 10 days a month
- Serotonin syndrome
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Fentanyl
- Tramadol
- Buspirone
- ADHD medicines
- Triptans
- Increased blood pressure
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Blood vessel issues
- High blood pressure
- history of stroke or heart attack
- Heart attack and rhythm problems
- Heart rhythm problems
- History of chest pain
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Stroke
- History of a stroke
- Medication overuse headache
- Using Relpax (eletriptan) for more than 10 days a month
- Serotonin syndrome
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Fentanyl
- Tramadol
- Buspirone
- ADHD medicines
- Triptans
- Higher blood pressure
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Blood vessel issues
- High blood pressure
- History of stroke
- History of heart attack