Tranexamic acid for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding User Reviews (Page 4)

• 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."

• Sam...
• January 26, 2020

"Tranexamic acid does the job to reduce the bleeding, but the problem I have since I'm taking it is the side effect. So when I take tranexamic acid, I get cramps and bloating in my stomach, numbness in the left side of my body, palpitations, chest pain, headache, feeling sick, and swelling in my hand."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2020

"I have had very heavy, painful periods since having children. Tried the pill to reduce bleeding and skip periods, but the various types didn't agree with me anymore. Then tried the NuvaRing, but it made me feel anxious and didn't really help the bleeding. My gynecologist diagnosed that I had weak uterine muscles that weren't effective at shedding lining or clotting, so prescribed tranexamic acid to take 2 tablets 3-4 times per day, starting on the first day of my period until the period ends. I took 2 tablets 4 times per day the first time and had a 40% reduction in bleeding but still somewhat painful and felt a little unwell the first day. The next period I took 2 tablets 3 times per day. Still some cramping, easily handled with anti-inflammatory drugs, and I have not felt unwell. Bleeding has reduced by at least 60%. It is still early days on this medication, but it has absolutely changed my life."

• Pat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2019

"Was prescribed to lessen heavy periods. It worked, but the side effects were horrible—swollen, painful feet, knees, and hands. Too painful to put on a bra or fasten a necklace. I’ve never negatively reacted to any medication, but this one doesn’t agree with me."

• Kit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2018

"Amazing! After nearly a year of debilitating periods, this is the only medication that has helped. Bleeding is 50% lighter, I don't have to take time off work anymore, and I no longer dread getting my period each month. A real game changer. Only experienced mild side effects - a little drowsiness, nothing too major."

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

Tranexamic acid "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. I'll be having a biopsy to have an ablation instead."

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2019

"I have been prescribed these tablets by my doc a few days ago! I have heavy prolonged periods for a few years now, and with PCOS, I thought these tablets would work. But I was WRONG, massively wrong. Two tabs, 3x a day for 4 days, and for some reason, I'm on day 4, not much on my pad, BUT clincher... I went to the toilet and happened to notice as soon as I had a wee a load of BLOOD came out. Sorry, TMI, but DAY 4, seriously!!! =( I'm so disappointed in these tablets as my doc said they would help stop the heavy bleeding and stop the prolonged side of it and shorten my period, but NOPE! This isn't the case at all. I gave them a shot, and sorry to say I'm never using them again... useless pills for heavy periods! Now I don't know when I'll be off my period =( so unhappy about this now."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 31, 2012

"I've been taking this medicine for about 4 to 5 years now, and I must say, experiencing horrific periods since 11. This medicine has helped me a lot. I'm now 16, and with the help of the medicine, I can now socialize better knowing that I don't have to worry about leaking. However, I have had previous scares of blood clots, and I'm wondering if I'm at any risk while taking the dosage which I have been prescribed. Although my doctor knows of these scares, so I'm guessing that it must be safe."

• tra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 27, 2025

"I have suffered from heavy bleeding, golf ball-sized clots, and instead of having a hysterectomy, I take this medication (650mg), 2 tablets three times a day. The dosage is hard to tolerate, so I try to do one tablet, but if needed, I increase to two tablets. This medication definitely helps slow down bleeding and the clotting. Some of the side effects I've experienced are weakness, headache, and nausea. When I take two tablets three times a day, I feel a little drunk for some reason. The side effects are not ideal, but benefits outweigh the side effects in my case."

• mon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2019

"I'm so happy I found this forum. I've always had very heavy periods. I lose over 120 mL of blood during the first 12 hours of my day 1 alone! I was told I have chronic anemia. I found out a couple of months ago that I have fibroids as well. I recently had the fibroids removed (hopefully forever) and was prescribed tranexamic acid, 1 pill every 8 hours (I only take 2 a day, personal preference) for a max of 4 days. On my day one, once I took the pill, my period stopped instantly. Throughout the week, I would check to see if it would come, as I read the drug won't stop your period but lighten it. I was only spotting on and off. I had no period for 4 days. The following day I stopped the pill, the side effects were horrible! Stomach cramping, nausea, bloating, and headaches. My period began and is super light. I never thought I would ever be happy about taking pharmaceutical medication. I feel like I can actually live my life!"

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2018

"I’m one of the unlucky ones with side effects to this drug. Took the first dose and noticed my hands shaking but didn’t think much of it. Shortly after the second dose, my hands went numb and had to be assessed for a potential stroke. It did significantly lighten my period in the hours that I took it, but the side effects are not worth the risk in my situation."

• Giz...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2018

"I have suffered a year with periods so bad they would make me faint with pain. I eventually plucked up the courage to go to the doctor and had an emergency lap which showed no endo. I was put on tranexamic acid and it changed my life. I also use Buscopan for the cramping and bloating, and together I can go about my daily business. It almost stops my bleeding. I bleed for 3 days, not 9-10. Great little drug."

• Wig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2019

"Started this for very heavy periods. First day, usual heavy flow, second day, bleeding stopped completely, but bad period pains and backache, which is unusual for me. Same happened last month, and when I stopped taking meds after 3 days, bleeding started again within 48 hours. Not sure this one is for me."

• 8...
• September 23, 2020

"This tranexamic drug changed my life with hideous periods. I use it for the first 2-3 days of my 8-day period, and it helps me not leak at night, or be able to go swimming, or just not worry about leaking in general. No side effects at all, I love it so much."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2018

"I just started taking tranexamic acid 500 mg yesterday. It said 1 tablet 3x a day. I took 1 at first, then changed the dose to 2. I took 2 double doses after taking a single dose yesterday. My period is still pouring. I’ve taken 2 double doses so far today. I filled 2 super maxi pads, which I was wearing at the same time. My bed looks like I had a miscarriage. It is not helping me. I’ve been sleeping pretty much for 2 days."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2018

"This medication has made my heavy periods extremely light and several days shorter (from 9 or 10 days down to 7). I was leaking through both a super plus tampon and pad every 45 minutes to an hour on several heavy bleeding days a month, causing low iron. Now I can wear a regular or super tampon with a panty liner for a few hours. I had uterine polyp removal, but it did not change anything. So my gynecologist prescribed this and said I could stay on it each month as the Mirena option made me very nervous. I have had no side effects, and this prescription has been life-changing for me."

• Dru...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2018

"I suffer from both endometriosis and adenomyosis with near debilitating bleeding each month. Lysteda works for me as a non-surgical treatment as long as I stay on top of each dose, 3x a day. If I'm late on a dose, the bleeding comes back full force, which is a testament to how well it works and how quickly it moves through your system. Having said that, I'm finding that my cycles are lengthening on this medication. It is not supposed to be a side effect, but after the first month, my cycle was 4 days late, and now on the second go around, 10 days late (still waiting)."

• Rac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2022

"What a game changer! Day 2 and 3 used to have me changing a super plus tampon every hour, sometimes less. It was a nightmare because I am a teacher, and you can't just leave the class to scoot to the bathroom. I experienced dizziness and weakness from the loss of blood, and my iron level was at 9. After starting tranexamic acid (normal schedule of 2 pills, 3x per day), I can go 2 to 4 hours between changing a super plus tampon on my heaviest days. I feel so much better (shakiness and dizziness are gone), and I am much more comfortable leaving the house without fear of being away from a bathroom. No side effects for me."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2020

"I started taking tranexamic acid six months ago due to horrible bleeding from fibroids. I am 44, and my doctor recommended this over birth control. For the first few months, it worked, reducing my extremely heavy periods, allowing me to get closer to 3 to 4 hours per tampon. After about 5 to 6 months on tranexamic acid, it isn't working anymore. My period has decided not to stop at all. I ended up having to wear at least a regular tampon every day for the entire month, and then my period restarted heavier than ever, even while taking the medication. I guess I will have to get these fibroids out. I will try birth control first if my doctor allows it, although she felt it was risky. My side effects of the medicine were cramping, headaches, and possibly some heart palpitations."

• Anonymous
• September 10, 2011

"On my 3rd month using Lysteda, works amazingly fast. I used to go through a box of super tampons in 2 days. Now I don't even need super. No noticeable side effects, however, I still get some cramping, but not as bad as before."

• Kja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

"Heavy periods since having a child 7 years ago and have endometriosis. Birth control pills make me depressed. Battle to keep iron levels normal. I find tranexamic acid cuts back my blood loss by half. I can go hiking without flooding. Function better at work. Just started them and have been told to take them for the first 3 days of the period. Usually, day 3 is my heaviest. So far, very happy."

• Syb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2016

"I am 49 and have been dealing with heavy periods most of my life (soaking through a super every 1-2 hours, sometimes less). Month 1, day 1 - I only took 1 pill because the directions on my bottle were wrong. It seemed to take an accumulation of several doses for it to work for me, but I did only take it 2 days, and I only bled for 2 days, and it was rather light! :) This month, it is day 2, and we'll see what happens, but day 1, I had to change my clothes 6 times!! :( I realized I only took 2 doses & not 3 though. Dose requirement seems to vary a lot from person to person."

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2019

"Never have I had heavy bleeding like this before. I feel like I just had a miscarriage with a lot of blood clots coming down. I can't be pregnant, I had my tubes tied 8 years ago. I also had a procedure done for no bleeding, it doesn't work on me. The first 2 months, tranexamic acid helped slow my bleeding, and this is the 3rd month, it doesn't help. I wonder if there is something wrong with my body? I have anemia. Back in March, my red blood cells dropped down to 6.8. After blood transfusion, it is back up to 11. I will definitely call my OB/GYN today. Thank you for reading."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2021

"I was prescribed tranexamic acid for very heavy periods. I'm in my mid-40s and started getting extremely heavy periods a few years ago. I would not be able to leave the house from Day 1 to Day 3 unless I had access to a bathroom every 2 hours. I have a few small fibroids, and my gyno recommended trying this or having an ablation. I chose this. It does lessen my period if I use the full dose daily, but I get pretty bad headaches and horrible low back aches. I think I will try Motrin with it to see if that helps those two issues. This is my 4th month using it. I would definitely recommend this to women who have excessive bleeding. It works."

• DEN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2018

Tranexamic acid "After years of heavy bleeding/clots and switching GYNs each year, I finally have a GYN that is actually getting to the root of my issue. I've been anemic since I started my period as a teen. And now I'm 37, and 3 kids later, my period is worse than a C-section!! So my new GYN gave me Taytulla BC, I started iron infusions, and my period is lighter. But I'm over this heavy spotting now, almost 2 weeks. I'm used to having a heavy period and clots for at least 5 days. But I'm done now, so I just took my first dose of Lysteda. I'll keep you ladies updated. Fingers crossed!! And I asked the RPH about the med, he only gave me the negatives, lol!! So after reading the reviews, I'm hoping I don't have any bad side effects because I didn't read many/any."