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Emgality

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hudson, NC

Last year I had BCBS insurance, they denied my Emgality even after appealing 5 times. Switched to Aetna the first of the year and they covered it without have to do a prior authorization. It really helps reduce my migraines to about 1 a week. I know this wasn’t really a question but thought others might like to know. 😊

January 14
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

Emgality (Galcanezumab-gnlm) is a medication approved by the FDA to prevent migraines in adults. Here are some key points about Emgality:

- Type of Drug: Emgality is a biologic drug, specifically a genetically engineered antibody. It belongs to a class of drugs known as calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor (CGRP-R) Show Full Answer

Emgality (Galcanezumab-gnlm) is a medication approved by the FDA to prevent migraines in adults. Here are some key points about Emgality:

- Type of Drug: Emgality is a biologic drug, specifically a genetically engineered antibody. It belongs to a class of drugs known as calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor (CGRP-R) antagonists.
- Mechanism of Action: It works by interfering with CGRP, a substance that dilates blood vessels and contributes to pain signals and inflammation.
- Administration: Emgality is administered as a subcutaneous injection once a month after initial loading doses. It comes in prefilled, single-dose syringes and pens.
- Side Effects: Common side effects include injection site reactions. The long-term effects of Emgality are not yet known due to its status as a relatively new drug.

For more detailed information, you can visit the Emgality website or refer to resources like Medscape.

July 12
A MyMigraineTeam Member

That's great news. Sadly I had gnarly psychological and neurological side effects from emgality. I didn't even know it was causing them. They aren't listed as side effects with the medicine. Ppl have to report side effects for it to be updated, and not many people make the connection when they start new meds, especially those of us who have other health issues that could cloud it if you're not a diligent tracker of symptoms. Even ppl that recognize side effects as a result of medication dont often take the time to report side effects, or even know that's an option that can be helpful to others. I hope you do better with it than I did, bc it did seem to help!

June 30
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