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

• MPa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2018

Tranexamic acid "I couldn't continue using the medication. After the second dose of the 2 pills, I experienced horrid side effects. Joint and muscle pain, as if someone took a bat to my body, nausea and horrid stomach cramps, along with my menstrual cramps, and the cherry on top... bad headache with a faint feeling. I was useless at work. I'd rather deal with the heavy bleeding/staining for two days than go through the side effects again. NOPE... not for me."

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2019

"I had tranexamic acid 500 mg 2 x 3 times a day for extremely heavy menstrual bleeding. Didn't have any side effects. It's just they didn't work for me. I kept bleeding so very heavy, didn't even lighten a little bit. I was gutted as I was hoping they would help. Got really low iron due to my bleeding now also. Hope they will work for you."

• Rel...
• August 1, 2018

"50 y.o. with very heavy periods in the last few years. Prescribed tranexamic acid (TA) 2x500 mg every 6 hours. Took half the dose every 6 hours for the first 3 days. I could not believe the improvement, the flow reduced back to my normal and did not last more than 4 days. After the first month on TA, my period was a couple of days late, so I adjusted the dose to every 8 hours instead of 6. The second month, my period was 14 days late, so another adjustment to every 12 hours. The following month, again 9 days late, and I decided to keep the dose to every 8 hours, always no more than 3 days. For the past couple of months, my period actually came 2 days early each time. All this time, the flow has maintained its improvement, though. I can no longer predict when my period will come, however, considering how well the flow improved, I can take the unpredictability. I just hope nothing else changes ..."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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)."

• 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."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2023

"I’m in my late 40s and for over a decade, I’ve had such heavy periods/painful cramps that most months I spend at least a day or two in bed taking painkillers and muscle relaxers and end up in the ER for pain/bleeding a few times a year. In 2009, I was supposed to have an ablation but wasn’t able to, and things have gotten much worse. The month before I started taking this, my doctor sent me to the ER due to pain and the amount of bleeding (an ultra tampon and an overnight pad every 15-20 minutes). I had lost so much blood in just 2 days that I was borderline needing a blood transfusion. I started this this month and take 2-650mg pills 3x a day since my cycle started. Today is my 4th day, and I’ve used fewer tampons/pads than I normally would for just 1 day! I am dizzy/fatigued, but I would recommend this 100%"

• 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."

• 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."