Tranexamic acid for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding User Reviews (Page 3)

• KSL...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 8, 2021

Tranexamic acid "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."

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

"This is a follow-up review on my own review from 2019-08-18, 'I'm HeavyFlowFibroids.' It's 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 minutes, I can go 2 hours. Only side effect is a mild headache. I still think this is a lifesaver and recommend giving it a go if birth control didn't work for you either."

• Ext...
• July 22, 2016

"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 minutes, 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."

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

"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 a 20-day cycle, which means 7 days bleeding, a 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."

• Pip...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2020

"Took tranexamic for one day only and developed severe side effects - numbness in the limbs, prickly skin, stabbing pains in the legs, arms, and 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 the 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 ever and it’s not over yet and don’t know when it will be."

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

"My doctor prescribed me TA for my heavy periods. I am taking it for 3 months now, and I must say that my life is much easier. My period lasts 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 (500 mg each tablet). The only difference I noticed is that my period each month is slightly late, for example, this month was late 9 days, and the previous two months were 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."

• CBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2020

"I have PCOS and endometriosis, I've had two laparoscopic surgeries, two coils fitted, but both came out. I've also had Zoladex 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. I've 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."

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

"Just turned 40. Periods have been extremely heavy with clots galore and horrible cramps since high school. I've tried four different types of birth control pills, tried the depo shot, and tried Mirena; nothing worked. I feel like when studies say 'nine out of ten 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 heavy midway through 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. :("

• Ama...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2020

"I'm 50 years old and took tranexamic acid for the flooding heavy periods that have been part of my perimenopause. This medication was very effective for me - very noticeably reduced bleeding, to a bit under half the normal volume. I took it for 3 days, but the flow noticeably increased again when I stopped (fairly abruptly), so then took it for a further day, which did the trick. I didn't experience any side effects with this drug, it was nothing but good news for me. There were more little clots in the blood, which didn't bother me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2016

"2nd mo. of taking 2 tabs approx. 3x a day. I use a menstrual cup, and over a 5-day cycle on days 1-3, I would be changing a full (0.5 oz) cup every 1.5 hr or so. It has gotten to the point where I am so wiped out during my period that I can barely get up off the couch. I'm anemic and my ferritin is 5. I saw fairly immediate results by the 2nd dose. GREATLY reduced the bleeding, by at least 50%. By day 3, barely any flow at all, and I can stop the tabs. No side effects for me, only lots of small clots during the bulk of the flow, and then it seems to drag out several days a little longer with lots of brown spotting, but I don't care about that! GOD SEND and starting to feel normal again!! Praying they keep working for me!"

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

Tranexamic acid "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 any more 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."

• Kai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2022

Tranexamic acid "I have endometriosis and suspected adenomyosis. I have very heavy bleeding during my periods. I also have worsened pelvic pain and terrible cramping during my periods. This medication has helped me greatly. My bleeding, pain, and cramping have lessened drastically. It does cause headaches for me, but otherwise, this medication works great."

• Pan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 11, 2019

"Started with very heavy periods about 4 years ago at 39. Always had reasonably heavy periods & was on contraceptive pill for years, but periods just escalated. Was then diagnosed with fibroids & given tranexamic acid. What a relief! I went from using super plus tampons & super pads & leaking within less than 2 hours to changing every 4. My gyn then tried me on medication to shrink the fibroid - biggest mistake ever! It stopped my periods for the 3 months I was on it, but I didn't realize the womb lining continues to build up. The day after I stopped taking it, I got 3 really heavy periods in 1 go & basically lived on the toilet for 4 days. So, went back on the tranexamic acid & could breathe again. I do have major cramps for the first few days but always did, so a hot water bottle & paracetamol & ibuprofen together take the edge off, so it's manageable. I still sleep on a towel and have an alarm to wake up to change early am, but I can live with that for 1 week a month."

• ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2020

"I was feeling so sick for over a year. Muscle fatigue, weakness, low energy, shaky. The three doctors I saw could not figure it out. I had a friend tell me that her friend's periods were very heavy due to big fibroids in her uterus. I started taking tranexamic acid, and in two weeks I was 50% better!! After five weeks I was completely normal again. I love having a healthy body!! The tranexamic acid completely cured my heavy bleeding that was causing the anemia! If a normal woman's periods were 100%, mine used to be 120%. Now that I am taking tranexamic acid, my periods are 40%. I am so grateful for this wonderful drug. No more naps, no more weakness. Thank you!!!!! I love it."

• Dan...
• October 14, 2015

"I took the medicine for two cycles. The first time only for two days and the second only 3 doses. Not a fan of medication, so I was trying to take as little as possible. It took away the extreme heavy bleeding, so I was happy with it. I was hospitalized last week due to a bad pain in my side, what I thought was appendicitis, and after a CAT scan and a few days in the hospital, I was diagnosed with ischemic colitis, which they believe was caused by this drug. So I, of course, would never take it again. Wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience."

• Sun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 22, 2018

Tranexamic acid "The first few months I loved Lysteda, it really reduced the amount of blood flow, but now, while it reduces blood flow, my cycle has become irregular. My cycles are lasting over 15 days, basically every 6 weeks. So, I have stopped taking it, just going to have to deal with heavy flow for the first few days."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2025

Tranexamic acid "In spite of normal test results, I was struggling with horrifically heavy periods that prevented me from living my life for over a decade. Desperate for a solution, I recently went to my doctor looking for answers. As I am not a candidate for birth control, she suggested that I try Lysteda - and I'm so glad that I did! After taking just one pill, within an hour my cycle becomes so much more bearable and I am actually able to leave the house, even on my 'worst' days. My only side effect is upper GI pain when I don't eat enough before taking it, but I will gladly take that over being housebound for 3 days every month. My only wish is that I had discovered Lysteda sooner!"

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

"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."

• Dre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2021

Tranexamic acid "I’ve suffered from heavy bleeding for years now. I do have uterine fibroids. My doctor has tried every medication under the sun for me, and this was my last option. Unfortunately, it did not work for me. I started Lysteda the first day of my cycle for three days and my cycle was actually worse. The clots were unbelievable and cramps like I was in labor. Very disappointed, I thought this would be my miracle medication. Glad it works for some. Never taking it again."

• Suz...
• November 15, 2015

"I can't say enough about this drug. I've been on it three months now. Before taking this, my periods were so bad that, the first couple nights of my period, I'd wake up and, despite having the heaviest duty pads, the sheets would be soaked. I would change pads at least every hour or two during the first couple days. Now I take two pills a day, one at night and one in the morning, and I am using very light pads with no accidents. The downside is that I do feel a bit of nausea and have slight headaches while taking these pills. Also, I do seem to spot for about a week after my period would usually end. The bleeding was just so awful, though, that I am willing to live with these side effects. It really works, and it works fast."

• 3ki...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2016

Tranexamic acid "After researching various options with my gyn, I decided to try Lysteda. I'm on my second month with it. The first month saw horrible cramps barely controlled with Advil, etc. This month I had almost no cramps nor headaches. I was pleasantly surprised when the flow was much lighter on day 2, normally like Niagara Falls for me. But day 3 isn't really much lighter than it used to be, and my periods are longer. Does it cut the flow? Yes. Does it make mine light? No. I still lose 2 ounces per hour or two during day 3, so I'll use it while I investigate other options."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2016

"I started my period at 8 years old, and it's always been a nightmare. I would have such heavy periods that I didn't go to school for the first three days. I eventually had to become homeschooled due to my period. I had cramps that sent me to the hospital and could never hold anything down. I've been to so many doctors who just put me on birth control, which made me gain weight and feel very nauseous. It worked, it stopped my period, but of course, that's not healthy. Ten years later, I still have the same symptoms, however, a doctor gave me the holy grail combination. She told me to mix ibuprofen and tranexamic acid together for the first days. This combination is amazing. Only take at the first sight of bleeding, it can push it back."

• Ray...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2018

"I have been dealing with abnormally heavy periods for 20 years. No doctor has ever offered any solution aside from various oral contraceptives. A doctor wanted to try this, so I agreed, and I am sorry I did. Bleeding was worse than usual, and the cramps nearly had me in the hospital. After two cycles, I called it quits, but I'm still dealing with the side effects a month and a half later. I have spotted the entire time from my last cycle until this one, and this one is much heavier and has now been going for 9 days of heavy bleeding with no end in sight. I used to bleed very heavily for about 3 days and then spot for about 10. Well, that was awful, this is so much worse."

• Ay1...
• January 27, 2017

"Tranexamic acid has definitely helped reduce the heavy bleeding that I experience during my periods. I find that often I only need 1-4 tablets to see a significant difference. Another bonus is that the pain has also reduced too, but has not completely gone away, which was expected anyway."

• skd...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 14, 2016

Tranexamic acid "As a practitioner, I have found Lysteda to be quite effective in the short term, but many insurances do not cover it. In women who do not desire future childbearing and have a normal uterine shape (no huge fibroids), I have found office cryo (freezing) ablation to be as effective as hospital-based electrosurgical or heated fluid (hydrothermal). It takes about 20-30 minutes with simply a local anesthetic cervical injection and pre-procedure Ibuprofen, Valium (5 mgs), and Percocet (one at home, one on arrival). The average patient pain assessment is 2-3/10, and 80% of women have no flow to what everyone else considers normal. Please ask your own practitioner about it. It's called HerOption, and I have no financial interest in the company."