Compare FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE (frovatriptan succinate) and SUMATRIPTAN (Sumatriptan) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
frovatriptan succinate · Triptan (Migraine)
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Frovatriptan binds with high affinity to 5-HT 1B/1D receptors. The therapeutic activity of frovatriptan is thought to be due to the agonist effects at the ...
Approved for
Sumatriptan, Imitrex · Triptan (Migraine)
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Sumatriptan binds with high affinity to human cloned 5-HT 1B/1D receptors. Sumatriptan presumably exerts its therapeutic effects in the treatment of migrai...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 14 Reddit discussions
FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE
67%
positive
3 threads
SUMATRIPTAN
18%
positive
11 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
3 Reddit threads analysed for FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
394 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
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!!!!UPDATED 06/10/2020!!!! This is an integration post of my experience with chemically inducing lucid dreams posted in 3 parts a couple years ago. I decided to add them together for searchability purposes and to get a new opinion on this: I'm a 19 yo guy from the Netherlands with a big interest in
I AM NOT A DOCTOR THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. I will make a longer post in the future when I am in a better place. I was pretty close to making a recovery about 2 years into my journey but a concussion has set me back but Im determined to get better. This is all that has helped me so far <3. Whet
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
11 Reddit threads analysed for SUMATRIPTAN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
96 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Like many of you, I suffer from migraines on a regular basis. First it was once a month, then twice a month. This year it was 2-3 times a week and seriously affected my ability to work and spend time with my kids/family. It landed me in the ER twice due to severe vomiting and dehydration. (the ER it
I have chronic migraines along with my epilepsy. I was having around 20 migraines a month but on Emgality they've gone down a lot and the severity is so much more manageable. For the last 4ish years, if I had a horrible migraine attack I'd take my Sumatriptan with some benedryl and it'd usually kil
Hello Im new to the whole epilepsy thing (kinda).(SORRY IF THIS IS LONG) I had seizures from 10wks -2 y/o. Then didnt have another seizure til college (19), was told it could be a fluke, sleep dep. and stress. I went on medication for 2 years and was taken off of it fine for 6 more years. I was comp
I get migraines/headaches. I have 2 kinda similar genres of headache. One is pretty much the same as pre-epilepsy. It's got a distinct stabbing sensation in the side of my head, I can usually stop it or dull it with over-the-counter analgesics (particularly Advil 2). The other one started appearing
i think i'm epileptic. since january, i've been suffering with migraines and i've been to the doctor who prescribed me sumatriptan, which did absolutely nothing. for years, i've been having seizure-like symptoms and my migraines have auras. is this worth checking out? i honestly feel like something
Hi all, I'm 26F and had my first seizure a week ago. I'm wondering if it could be due to serotonin toxicity. I was taking 40 mg Prozac, 300 mg Wellbutrin, 50 mg Sumatriptan (as needed, up to 4/day 2 hours apart), and 8 mg Ondansetron (as needed, up to 2/day). All of these drugs increase serotonin, a
My sis has recently gotten a prescription for sumatriptan for migraines because her last seizure was preceded by a headache. We aren't sure if the headache caused the seizure or if she had a seizure already the night before (no one was around or witnessed how she slept that night). Anyways i just w
When I have seizures I often get severe headaches. I often have to take sumatriptan to get them under control. But now I'm getting headaches every day about the same time the second med dose is due. I take epilepsy meds twice a day. I sometimes go through periods where I get auras just as the meds
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Both FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE and SUMATRIPTAN belong to the Triptan (Migraine) class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients. FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE is administered via Oral, whereas SUMATRIPTAN uses Subcutaneous. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
FROVATRIPTAN SUCCINATE carries 4 FDA warnings. SUMATRIPTAN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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