Tranexamic acid for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding User Reviews (Page 5)

• Amb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2021

"I had been bleeding for 62 days, nonstop, heavy. Tried different medications and nothing. Started this, and within 5 days, it stopped completely. I have some side effects: extremely tired, vision issues, upset stomach, and pain in my legs. So I have to stop it-dang it. I have surgery in two weeks, hopefully, I won't start bleeding again. I wish I could take this because it works!"

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2021

"I am 42 years old with a large fibroid. My doctor suggested I try tranexamic acid first, so I don’t rush into a decision to undergo surgery. The first 3 months were fantastic, my bleeding reduced by 70%. I would take 2 tablets three times daily. The fourth month just passed, and following my period 3 days, I did not bleed. Then I started bleeding again ever since, and at present, it has lasted 8 days so far. The bleeding is more spotting, once or twice a day, which is brought on by stomach cramps. I cannot say for sure it is due to the medication. I have never experienced prolonged bleeding and decided to Google tranexamic acid side effects and came across this review post, which has been a comfort knowing I am not alone. My doctor has said if tranexamic acid does not work, then try taking a low-dose combined contraceptive pill, which I will now try."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2020

"Tranexamic made me a tad nauseous, but it was worth it. Before this drug, I had so much anxiety around my period because it was so heavy. It meant I couldn’t function and lived in constant fear of embarrassment. I even couldn’t attend school sometimes because it was just a nightmare to deal with. My period is still heavy on this medication, but not as bad as before, at least I could get through class without too much stress about leakage. It got me through school. The only reason I stopped taking this medication was because I got diagnosed with endometriosis, so I’m exploring other, more effective treatment options."

• 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%"

• Hki...
• June 14, 2021

"I have been taking tranexamic acid since March 2021. I take these tablets 3 times a day, for 3 days each month. I am in Month 4, and I am experiencing weight gain, stomach cramps (I have been getting cramps in my stomach, they feel like period cramps), and bad face spots/acne. I am not on any other medication or any hormonal/contraceptive pill. I feel like the only explanation is these tablets, even though they do not affect hormones. The tablets do work, they have decreased my blood flow, made my periods shorter, and along with Feminax, which controls the pain, it does work. I just do not know if it's worth it for these side effects."

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2021

"I'm 26 years old, and I'm currently on Jadelle due to a C-section I had almost 3 years ago. I had my usual period for 7 days, which was medium-heavy bleeding, no pain. However, less than 2 weeks later, I started bleeding again. This time it started light-medium and downgraded to spotting with lots of clots. I've been experiencing a lot of pain in my back, butt, legs, pelvis, and stomach. I wasn't bleeding a lot, but I've been experiencing so much pain that I can't leave my bed some days. This has never happened to me before. I am on day 27 (bleeding). I finally went to my GP, but due to lockdown, I didn't really get to talk with him about specifics. I got a blood test done (waiting on results) and have been on this medication for a week now. I am in less pain (aside from the first two days I experienced intense painful leg cramps), but the bleeding hasn't stopped and is becoming heavier. It also makes me really sleepy."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2021

"I was bleeding heavily for more than a year, 12-18 days every month. I have two fibroids that caused the heavy bleeding. My doctor advised going for surgery, but I refused after reading the effects of missing uterus. I could change the pad almost every 30 minutes. A few months back, she prescribed tranexamic acid. I was hesitant to take it because she had previously prescribed some medication for shrinking my fibroids, and the manufacturer called it back. The first trial, my periods lasted for only 4 days and were light, the next month it was 7 days and still not heavy. I was always in pads and non-stop infections. The side effects I got were some back and joint pain, but bearable. I feel I got my life back."

• tor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2019

"I'd always had heavy periods since I started, but when I was around 14, they rose in intensity and were joined by sharp pains about where I believe the ovaries are. Not to be gross, but my periods would fill heavy pads, were slightly thick in consistency, and ruby in color. I got weak, pale, and confused, so a locum doctor prescribed me 3x500mg tranexamic acid (TXA) 3-4 times a day for 4 days, starting on day 1 of the cycle, plus 1x5mg Stemetil as an antiemetic (sickness/nausea). I took the TXA 1x500mg on the first day of my period with another a day or two later if I needed it because I was scared if I got injured, I'd bleed out. My periods were still dark but less volume, cramps remained but were manageable. It stayed that way until I was 17 years old (being on Microgynon twice and then Depo-Provera has upset my uterus, it would seem). I actually stopped taking it within a year of starting. I'm now 19, and if my bleeds don't settle down (effects of Depo-Provera), I may ask about TXA again."

• 80s...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2022

"Took one dose. Heavy bleeding stopped for the first day of my period. 18 hrs later, I stayed up all night, vomiting with diarrhea. I could not hold down water and had intense menstrual cramping. I couldn’t go to the ER because I didn’t want to be away from the toilet for that long. I never had the rest of my period, and my legs are achy four days later. Vomiting was not mentioned on the insert from my pharmacy. Underneath my eyes, looking like circulatory issues now as well."

• bee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2023

"This medication slowed down the bleeding, and I thought it was great. However, I started having chest pains that gave me a fright, and I discontinued using it. I took the last dose about 18 hours ago, and the chest pain is only just easing up."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2024

"I am on day 4 and it’s been a major relief! The first 24 hours I thought it wasn’t going to work. I had a horrible pounding headache, was very sleepy all day and felt dizzy and nauseated. However, that went away and on day 2 I began seeing major differences. I only have one more day left to take it, so just hoping after the 5th day it doesn’t come rushing back because it’s been a game changer. I don’t dread my periods anymore."

• TGO...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2023

"A year and a half post-menopause, I started bleeding and haven't stopped after over two weeks. The doctor put me on this for five days, two pills three times a day. Day two, and my period is still very heavy, if anything, it has become much heavier. I will try to stay positive with the hope maybe I need to be on it longer to take effect, if not, it’s back to the doctor."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2022

"I used tranexamic acid 7 months ago. But after some time I started spotting so bad that after my normal 7 menstrual days I used to start spotting after a week till 17 to 19 days. Now I'm not taking this. I hope it's gonna be a relief."

• Wor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 29, 2023

"My periods have always been heavy, but last year I took a ton of new supplements that turned out to also have blood-thinning effects, and my period was nearly fatal, I bled so much. My hemoglobin and ferritin were dangerously low, but I refused blood transfusion. The periods have been super heavy with flooding and huge clots and near passing out since, and I can’t seem to recover the ferritin levels by much (from 6 to 29). The only reason I have recovered that much is that TXA has really reduced my flow. I was afraid to take it because I only take supplements and vitamins, so I only took 1 pill three times a day for the first two months, and it worked wonders, but in month 3 I needed to increase the prescribed amount to 2 pills twice a day. It nearly stops my period except for one medium/heavy day (normal heavy though and not like before at all). If I start it too late, it stays heavy for a while and I lose quite a bit of blood, but too soon makes me hardly bleed at all, and that scares me that I could have a side effect."

• Lor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2016

"This medication was found to be the reason why I had a stroke! They cleared me for all other reasons, and all the doctors confirmed it was this medication. Please proceed with caution."

• Dob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2020

Tranexamic acid "I've been taking this for 2 months now, been bleeding for 18+ months ... with small changes, slightly less bleeding, but it still won't stop ... the clots are also ridiculous as well."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2015

Tranexamic acid "2 days taking 2-650 mg tablets 3x/day and no changes! Still extremely heavy bleeding and clots :("

• muc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2013

"So I have been on tranexamic for 4 days. I get dizzy and headaches, and the bleeding has slowed but hasn't stopped. I'm on 4000 mg a day."

• Lis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2024

Tranexamic acid "Been on Lysteda for heavy periods, have Perimenopause. My cycles are twice monthly, every 14-15 days. Very heavy periods, meds have worked well with no side effects."

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2023

"Excellent! Had it for heavy periods, and the blood was around 50% less!"

• Sha...
• August 21, 2018

"I was just prescribed this by my gyn for my heavy and painful cycles today. I'm to start it next cycle. Does anyone who suffers from chronic migraine take this? 'Cause I'm wondering if they get worse."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2018

"My blood pressure has been low since I started this drug almost 24 hours ago. Is this normal?"

• Sci...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2024

"This definitely doubled my 90-minute run time to the potty on days 1 and 2. Also shortened my cycle by 20%."

• Man...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 2, 2019

"Works well for my bleeding. I had major heartburn when I had a cold and took cold meds while also needing to take this medication."

• dda...
• March 28, 2018

Tranexamic acid "Wow, first let me say, this drug is not what I expected it to do. Stay away from this medication! I'm warning you!!!"