Galafold is taken every other day at the same time of day, and building Galafold into your routine can make it easier to remember.
“There was a component with incorporating a window of fasting before and after taking Galafold that I needed to become accustomed to. I found it very simple to fast once I started. For me, I stop eating two hours before I go to bed. I don’t even think about it after the medication because I’m asleep.”
Because Galafold needs to be taken at the same time of day on an empty stomach, pick a time that works best for you and your eating schedule. The time doesn’t matter, as long as you are consistent.
If a dose is missed, you should take the missed dose of Galafold if it is within 12 hours of your normal schedule. If more than 12 hours have passed, do not make up the missed dose. You should resume taking Galafold at your next scheduled day and time according to your every-other-day dosing schedule.
“I put my Galafold package right next to my toothbrush. I see it at night as I am about to go to bed as I am brushing my teeth.”
Foods and certain liquids must be avoided at least 2 hours before and after pill time—but that doesn’t mean you have to avoid coffee, sodas, or juices. See below for the list of clear liquids you can have.
When life gets hectic, it can be hard to remember pill time—especially if Galafold is a new step in your routine. That’s why each Galafold pack is made to help you keep track.
“When I start a new package of Galafold, I like to write the day of the week above the capsule. I keep the package by my easy chair and it has become a habit to check it as the last thing I do before bed.”
Learn how to remove and take Galafold with this step-by-step video:
1 LIFT
Remove the adhesive seal holding the cover. Lift the cover of your GALAFOLD carton.
2 PRESS
Press and hold down the purple tab with your thumb on the left side of the carton.
3 PULL
Grasp the tab on the right side of the blister card where it says, “PULL OUT HERE” and pull out the folded blister card.
4 UNFOLD
Unfold the blister card.
Tip: Press hard to allow the blister card to come out.
1 RECORD
On your first day of taking GALAFOLD from a new blister card, record the date on the blister card next to “Starting date.”
Tip: It is important to take Galafold on an empty stomach. Do not eat at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after taking Galafold.
2 TURN OVER
Locate the GALAFOLD capsule to remove for the dosing day. Turn the blister card over to show the back of the card.
Bend the card as shown.
Note: Bending the blister card helps raise the oval perforated cardboard.
3 REMOVE CARDBOARD
Remove the oval perforated cardboard.
Note: After removing the oval cardboard, the white backing of the foil may be present, which is ok.
4 PUSH CAPSULE
Turn the blister card over to show the front of the card. Push the GALAFOLD capsule out.
Tip: To avoid damaging the pill, press the bottom of the pill at an angle. Do not press the center of the capsule, as it may crush the pill. The pill should only be taken whole.
5 NEXT DAY
On the next day, move to the perforated white cardboard circle on the top row. Press down on the white cardboard circle to remove it.
Note: Removing this white cardboard circle will help you remember which day you do not take GALAFOLD. Take 1 GALAFOLD capsule every other day. Fold the blister card, and slide it back into the carton after each use.
Change (alternate) each day between taking the GALAFOLD capsule and removing the perforated white cardboard circle until you reach Day 28.
Keep track of your Galafold routine with the MyDay app.
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Before taking Galafold® (migalastat), tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
What are the possible side effects of Galafold?
The most common side effects of Galafold include headache, stuffy or runny nose and sore throat, urinary tract infection, nausea, and fever.
These are not all the possible side effects of Galafold. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
What is Galafold?
Galafold is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with Fabry disease who have a certain genetic change (variant) in the galactosidase alpha gene (GLA) that is responsive (amenable) to Galafold.
It is not known if Galafold is safe and effective in children.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Amicus Therapeutics at 1-877-4AMICUS.
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