(female narrator) Emgality is a prescription medicine used for
the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Do not use Emgality if you are allergic to
galcanezumab-gnlm or any of the ingredients in Emgality.
(Bonnie) Cooking has always been a very important part
of my life, and, um, something that was instilled in me by my parents. And also my siblings,
and my grandmother was an amazing cook and, so, that’s a, a, a big passion for me.
Hi, I’m Bonnie. I love to cook, and episodic migraines have been a part of my life for
nearly 15 years. For those who haven’t experienced migraines
might not know how debilitating they are, but they truly are. Sometimes the pain would
go away after you know, that day, but there were times when the pain would stay for days.
Being a mom with migraines is tough. I remember a specific incident with my younger son. We
needed to make his dinner and get him ready for bed and he kept saying “No, I want mommy
to do it. I want mommy to do it. You miss out on so many important activities
and events in your family’s and children’s lives, and it’s been very hard for me. Because
I just want to be there for all their important milestones, things that are special and important
and I miss out and these memories that are being created, I’m not in the picture. And
that’s, that’s really tough to not be there because of migraine pain.
It just got so bad, I had to go back to my doctor. He said that I would be a perfect
candidate for Emgality. You just give yourself an injection one time
a month. I was kind of skeptical about preventative
treatments because I’d been taking so many medications at that point. Before I used to
get eight to 10 migraines a month. I realized Emgality was working for me because I used
to calendar all of the days of the month when I knew I was most likely going to have a migraine
headache. I wouldn’t have a headache and I would just,
like, ‘I cannot believe this!’ It was like a countdown for me. In the second month
I don’t have a headache. Migraine-free day means no pain. It means
being able to do the activities that I missed out on a lot of when I have migraine pain.
Like cooking. I love to cook. I love to try new recipes. I’m here! I’m making you
breakfast. And I just kept bringing it up all the time. And they noticed. They just
said “That’s right.” And they were just like, “That’s so great.” They were just
happy for me. Happy that I’m having this experience with Emgality.
So now when people come to me and they even start to bring up migraines, I instantly tell
them about Emgality. And to please go talk to their doctors. Let them know what’s going
on with you and see if this medication could work for you.
(female narrator reading on-screen text) PURPOSE AND SAFETY SUMMARY
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT EMGALITY® INJECTION. Also known as galcanezumab-gnlm.
Emgality is a prescription medicine used for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
The medicine comes in a prefilled pen or syringe and is taken once a month.
WARNINGS
Do not use Emgality if you are allergic to
galcanezumab-gnlm or any of the ingredients in Emgality. Emgality may cause allergic reactions,
such as itching, rash, hives, and trouble breathing. Allergic reactions can happen days
after using Emgality. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right
away if you have any of the following symptoms, which may be part of an allergic reaction:
swelling of your face, mouth, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing.
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
The most common side effects of Emgality are
injection site reactions. These are not all the possible side effects of Emgality. Tell
your doctor if you have any side effects. YOU CAN REPORT SIDE EFFECTS AT 1-800-FDA-1088
OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH.
BEFORE USING
Before you use Emgality, discuss these questions with your doctor:
Do you have other medical conditions? Do you take other medicines? Tell your doctor
about all the prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you
take. TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF:
You are pregnant or breastfeeding. You are under age 18. It is not known if Emgality
is safe and effective in children.
HOW TO TAKE
Read the Instructions for Use that come with Emgality. There you will find information
about how to store, prepare, and inject Emgality. Use Emgality exactly as your doctor says.
If you miss a dose, inject it as soon as possible. Then continue to take it once a month from
the date of your last dose.
LEARN MORE
For more information, go to www.emgality.com or call 1-833-EMGALITY (1-833-364-2548) Monday
– Friday, 9 AM – 8 PM Eastern Standard Time.
This summary provides basic information about Emgality, but it does not include all information
known about this medicine. Read the information that comes with your prescription every time
you have a prescription filled. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this information.
Your doctor is the best person to help you decide if Emgality is right for you.