What is galcanezumab?
Galcanezumab is used to prevent migraine headaches in adults.
Galcanezumab is also used to treat cluster headache episodes in adults.
Galcanezumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use galcanezumab if you are allergic to it.
Galcanezumab is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether galcanezumab will harm an unborn baby. However, having migraine headaches during pregnancy may cause preeclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of preventing migraines may outweigh any risks to the baby.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.
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