Hear from members of the Galafold community about their journeys to a Fabry disease diagnosis, and about finding different ways to fit Galafold into their individual lifestyles.
A discussion on navigating life as women with Fabry disease.
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Taking charge of her Fabry by speaking up for herself.
Taking the time to find the treatment and the care team that best complement her.
Letting the memories of her family help guide her through life as a grandmother today.
Getting a second degree and caring for his family, all while taking part in the first clinical trial for the only pill for Fabry.
Watch videos about whom Galafold may be right for, the science behind the treatment, and how to take the Galafold capsule.
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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. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take medicines or supplements containing caffeine as these medicines or supplements may affect how Galafold works.
How should I take Galafold?
Do not eat food, or take or drink any product that contains caffeine at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after taking Galafold to give a minimum 4 hour fast.
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.
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.
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.
Please click here for Full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information and Instructions for Use.
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