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Rebecca, an actual
Galafold® (migalastat) patient.

It may be time to talk to other family members about Fabry

Fabry disease is an X-linked genetic disorder. The disease is caused by a change in DNA, called a mutation or variant. This variant happens on the X chromosome, and can be passed down by either sex, so there may be more people in your family affected by Fabry than you think.

Fabry Inheritance | Fathers

of the time, fathers pass Fabry to their daughters.

Fabry Inheritance | Mothers

of the time, mothers pass Fabry to their children, male or female.

We know that people with Fabry may have feelings of guilt for possibly passing the disease on to their children. While those feelings are valid, it’s important to understand and accept that we can’t control our genetics. What you can control is how you care for yourself and your children once you know what you’re up against.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INDICATION

Before taking Galafold® (migalastat), tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have kidney problems.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Galafold will harm your unborn baby.
  • have kidney problems.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Galafold will harm your unborn baby.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Galafold may pass into breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider
    about the best way to feed your baby if you take Galafold.

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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