- Brand Name : Galafold
- Drug Class : Pharmacologic Chaperones
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Migalastat and How Does It Work?
Migalastat is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of Fabry disease.
- Migalastat is available under the following different brand names: Galafold
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Migalastat?
Common side effects of Migalastat include:
- headache,
- nausea,
- fever, and
- cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat)
Serious side effects of Migalastat include:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and
- pain or burning while urinating
- seizure, and
- loss of consciousness
Rare side effects of Migalastat include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.