Tranexamic acid User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• strat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "I was prescribed Tranexamic acid because of my debilitating periods. I am 45 years old and feel like I am 14 just starting my period again. Huge blood clots, heavy flow for 4 to 5 days, just a horrible mess. I admit I was afraid of the side effects, but just after 1 day I feel alright, I feel a bit drowsy but manageable. My flow is less than half of what it used to be. I take 650mg of Motrin every 8 hours with the Transexamic, and it has been a game changer for sure. This was the first option my doctor wanted me to take, second was the IUD and last being surgery. So far I am pretty happy!"

• elcali
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2019

For Menstrual Disorders "I have severe Adenomyosis for more than 15 years. My uterus is as big as a 4 month pregnant uterus would be. I am prescribed tranexamic acid because I have extremely heavy menstrual bleeding. I was on Norethindrone for about 56 months and then I received Lupron shot (last resort) before I started Tranexamic Acid because somehow Lupron didn't stop my bleeding even after 4 weeks. Tranexamic acid didn't seem to work for me. I was on 6 tablets a day and I usually take it at 8am, 4pm, and 11pm (before going to bed). My bleeding would be lighter during the day but sometime after 5pm I'd start seeing very heavy bleeding with blot clots. It's been going like this for few days and I've been to ER twice and received blood transfusion because I lost too much blood."

• IM He...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 2, 2019

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "This is a follow up review on my own review from 2019-08-18 "Im HeavyFlowFibroids" Its been two more cycles of this pill (2 every 8 hours up to 5 days)and it still works for me by reducing the flow by at least 40%. Instead of changing a level 5 maxi pad every 30 mins, I can go 2 hours. Only side effect is a mild headache. I still think this is a life saver and recommend giving it a go if birth control didn't work for you either."

• RC43
• January 8, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I've been on this medication for about a year, and it has saved my life, and kept me from needing an ablation. Before taking it, I could barely leave the house for 24 hours each month. Now I take 1 pill every 8 hours for a day and a half...and I can function again. I can work, and I can go out and see friends. The only side effect that I have is mild dry mouth. The pills start working in about 40 minutes, and I can see a difference right away. They started working the very first month I took them, and have worked every month since. Thank God for this medicine. It's been a total game changer."

• Kazza
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2020

For Menstrual Disorders "Hi my experience on using tranexamic acid for heavy periods..... I find this medication good as it has reduced my heavy bleeding quite a lot, of course u still bleed but u have to have a period right. I take 4 tablets a day of 500mg 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I don't have any side effects this is my second month of being on it. Great medication"

• KSLP
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 8, 2021

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "So grateful for this drug. I don't think I realized how much my heavy periods decreased my quality of life. I would have to say no to outings-especially hikes or water activities that fell on the wrong day. I would miss multiple nights of good sleep because I was anxious about bleeding through or busy getting up to go to the bathroom multiple times. The missed sleep and anxiety about bleeding through at night and during the day would affect me for the rest of the week. For more than a decade I battled anemia. I was in a fog because of this. For the first time, with only taking intermittent iron, my iron and hemoglobin levels were normal recently. I do occasionally get a mild headache with this drug but worth it as it is very mild."

• Monthly...
• September 7, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "For 25 years I have had debilitating periods. Most months the cramping so severe I would need vicadin and tons of motrin. After several OBs suggesting a hysterectomy, another 2 an ablation, this last one prescribed TA. I can't believe I had never heard of it. I have gone from filling a diva cup every hour or two for 2-3 days, do barely needing a pad. This is a GODSEND for me. I have a life. I'm not completely exhausted, and I went to the lake ALL DAY on day 2 of my period. Now I need to work on getting my ferritin levels back up! I'm hopeful."

• KallyMc
• March 9, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "Dr prescribed this for heavy period, clotting due to fibroids. Used to have to change pad (no use for tampon...flow too much) every 45 minutes. It worked within hours of taking. Now on 3rd month. First 2 cycles were heavy. Third one has been some light spotting and cramping but hardly anything! I haven't taken a single pill in over a month. Very pleased."

• CBano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2020

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have PCOS and endometriosis, I've had two laparoscopic, two coils fitted but both came out. Also had Zolodex injections but they're not safe long term, though they did make me feel normal while I was on them. I was prescribed tranexamic acid on day 18 of my period. Now I'm on day 22 and I have the heaviest bleeding I've had in my life, cramps that would make a horse faint and bloating so bad I can't get my jeans on. Also had my first nosebleed in 3 years. The current health crisis of COVID-19 means I can't access healthcare the way I normally would otherwise I'd be back at my GP because I've never had it this bad. In short, this is not working for me - I feel significantly worse now than before I started Tx."

• Elle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2015

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have horrible periods. Horrible meaning changing a super plus tampon every one to two hours with clots 7-10 days long. This includes during the night as well. Messing up clothes and sheets on my bed. My doctor recommended Lysteda before an endometrial ablation. Two pills three times a day for five days. Started on my third day. My first week, what a joke. Reduced my period maybe 30-40? If that. Gave me headaches and caused dizziness. Thanks for nothing. Ill be having a biopsy to have an ablation instead."

• wolfb...
• March 4, 2016

Cyklokapron (tranexamic acid) for Bleeding Disorder "I am 49yrs young and was prescribed this med. for long lasting, extremely heavy, clotting periods, at my wits end the Dr prescribed 2 tab (TDS) 3x daily, its has been 24hours now, what an improvement!! I noticed improvement overnight I went from using super pads every 2 hours to a panty liner today, no side effects (as yet).. what a relief, I wont use it all the time but its good to have hand when need."

• Extreme...
• July 22, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I went through a good year or so of extremely heavy monthly menstruation. One cycle, I happened to be in Paris and I was desperate. Unable to do anything and feeling more or less bound to my room, I started researching. Researching a cure for this heavy and debilitating bleeding. I started my research and came across a UK medical site that referenced Tranexamic Acid and people's personal reviews regarding this drug. I walked into a pharmacy in Paris with my ipad in hand, with only a hope in mind. They had it, I bought it and took it. Within less than 30 mins, my extreme bleeding had stopped and I got my life back! I don't know how safe this medication is, but I have read nothing negative so far."

• Period...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "Just turned 40. Periods have been extremely heavy w/ clots galore and horrible cramps since high school. I've tried 4 different types of birth control pills, tried the depo shot, and tried Mirena; nothing worked. I feel like when studies say "9 out of 10 people" that I'm always the one person it didn't work for, whatever "it" may be. Doc said to try tranexamic acid first and if it doesn't work, to consider an ablation before considering a hysterectomy. I'll try to rate this on a pros and cons scale. PROS: My period got slightly less heavier midway thru the second day, but not light by any means. CONS: extreme dizziness, numbness in face and hands, severe sharp pains in my abdomen. Not willing to do this monthly. Guess ablation's next. :("

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 9, 2023

For Melasma "This medication has given me back my self esteem. I’ve been taking it daily for just over two years at a dosage of 500mg. My melasma was so demoralising prior to this. I couldn’t leave the house without high coverage foundation. It has now completely gone. I haven’t had any side effects. I’ve had my blood checked and everything is normal. To be honest, I don’t want to stop taking it… I’m afraid the melasma will return."

• Bonet
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2017

For Melasma "My dermatologist in Philippines have prescribed it for my melasma, for 3 months. After a month and a half, have seen a significant decrease , then disappear after 3 months . But as soon as I stopped using it. My brown spots starts coming back again even with continued sunscreen. The side effects I experience was a slight increase of my blood pressure and anemia."

• Pippi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2020

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "Took tranexamic for one day only and developed severe side effects - numbness in the limbs, prickly skin, stabbing pains in the legs arms snd abdomen, disturbed vision, confusion, disorientation, headache, blood clot has developed in left hand, keep getting loss of feeling in left arm. Was so severe after taking for just one day a paramedic had to be called because my husband thought I was having a stroke. Emergency GP has told me to go straight to hospital if I don’t get better or start getting hot or swelling. Five days later still got the horrible and very scary side effects and wondering if they will ever wear off. Worst and scariest experience every and it’s not over yet and don’t know when it will be."

• T K
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2012

For Menstrual Disorders "I started taking this medicine Monday and by Tuesday the bleeding had stopped. I'd got very worried because my period had come 10 days early and was very heavy. The side effects I've got are headaches and diarrhea but a small price to pay to be period free for a while."

• Justi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 16, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have been using it for a year now only on the heavy days of my period. 3 times a day for the 2 middle days. I've had quite severe anemia and only 20 days cycle which means 7 days bleeding couple of weeks rest and here we go again. This is a great medication. Reduced my bleeding and helps me get on with my life while on it. Highly recommend"

• Brian...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2016

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I started taking lysteda 3 months ago. The first month was great except once I was done my period came back but not heavy. The next month I had 2.5 days of mess and my period stopped. I didn't take anymore as it makes me feel like crap. Now 49 days later I still haven't had a period. Not sure I will take this again."

• Omey
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2019

For Menstrual Disorders "Tranexamic acid stops my heavy bleeding I take it 3 times a day and I take it only one day and it stops my bleeding otherwise my bleeding never stops not even any birth control pills help. It stops my bleeding so I am happy to use it. But take original brand as the generic never help me"

• LVNat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "I started this medication 3 days ago, I just took the last dose. I don't see that it's helping at all. The bleeding slows down a little during the day but it super heavy when I wake up in the morning. I was cramping before the medicine so I won't say that it's affecting that. I'm not sure I like this medicine. How many days do I need to take it before the bleeding slows completely?"

• KEJ
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2023

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I switched doctors last year and she was the only practitioner to ever suggest tranexamic acid. What!? I’m 46 and have had horrific periods since I was 16. Heavy heavy bleeding, clotting, cramping, intestinal pain, bloating, and I don’t think I ever made it through one cycle without bleeding through my tampons and liners at night or during the day. Also, my periods lasted a full 7 days. This was the best thing to ever happen to me and I will stay on it until I no longer have periods. I take 650 MG, the recommended 2 pills 3x a day for the first two days, then I sort of taper down a bit… and only take it for about 4 days. I probably spend about half the amount $$ I used to on tampons/liners and gobble half the amount of Advil I used to previously consume. I have zero side effect and can take on an empty stomach. Also, if you forget to take a dose, it’s not a big deal. This is a game changer, amazing stuff."

• Denise...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2017

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "My doctor prescribred me TA for my heavy periods.I am taking it for a 3 months now and I must say that my life is much easier. My period last for 7 days but I am taking TA for only 4 days as I figured out that taking them only 4 days is enough as those days are the worst anyway. My dosage is 2 tablets 3 times a day(500mg each tablet). Only difference I noticed is that my period each month is slightly late, for example this month was late 9 days and previous two months was late for 5 days .I am married and I have never been pregnant. I don't know if TA has any impact on your fertility but I can say that it might make it a little bit difficult to trace ovulation days because you cannot be sure how long your period will be late."

• Breat...
• September 25, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "I suffered from severe bleeding during period that would last 10 or so days and also intense cramping. (Even the Dr was surprised the severity!). The severe blood loss lead to me being anaemic. I was recommended tranexamic acid and it has completely changed my life. It's over halved the amount of blood lost and now my period lasts less than a week (roughly 5 days?). Couldn't survive without this anymore! It's also good because it can be used along with over the counter painkillers to help with cramping!"

• Meg
• July 7, 2019

For Menstrual Disorders "I've had terrible bleeding and awful pain for periods for a couple of years. This medication has stopped the bleeding , which was so bad I used to pass big clots when I bent over. The pain is still pretty bad, though not as much as before, when it had me rolling around on the floor even after I'd had max doses of paracetamol and ibruprofen at the same time, which also upset my digestive system for a week after my period was over. Misery. So things are a bit better now. My gynaecologist is monitoring things."