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frovatriptan succinate monohydrate · Medicine question

Can frequent use worsen headaches?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Frequent use of acute headache treatments can contribute to medication-overuse headache and should prompt clinical review.

Sources for this answer

Frovatriptan 2.5mg film coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
Migardemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 11

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