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

• Amby
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2021

"I had been bleeding for 62 days non stop 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 wont start bleeding again I wish I could take this cause it works !"

• Mano
• 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. I only reason I stopped taking this medication because I got diagnosed with endometriosis so I’m exploring other more effective treatment options."

• Linda
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2021

"I am 42 years 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 and then I started bleeding again ever since and at present 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 to then try taking a low dose combined contraceptive pill, which I will now try."

• tora
• 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 & 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 & ruby in colour. I got weak, pale & confused so a locum dr prescribed me 3x500mg tranexamic aicd (TXA) 3-4 times a day for 4 days starting on day 1 of cycle plus 1x5mg Stemetil as antiemetic (sickness/nausea). I took the TXA 1x500mg on the first day of my period with another a day or 2 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."

• Alibaba
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2021

"I was prescribed tranexamic acid for very heavy periods. I'm mid 40’s 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 have an ablation. I chose this. It does lessen my period if I use 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."

• Jackie
• 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 which caused the heavy bleeding. My DR. advised to go 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 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."

• 80s C...
• 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 achey four days later. Vomiting was not mentioned on the insert from my pharmacy. Underneath my eyes looking like circulatory issues now as well."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2022

"I used tranexamic acid 7 months ago. But after sometime 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."

• beebe...
• 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."

• Works...
• 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 bc I only take supplements and vitamins, so I only took a 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."

• LadyTx
• 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%"

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

"A year and half post-menopause I started bleeding and hasn’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 has become much heavier. I will try and stay positive with the hope maybe I need to be on it longer to take effect if not it’s back to the doctor."

• Dobby
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2020

Lysteda (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"

• Lorri...
• 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."

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

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) "2 days taking 2-650mg tablets 3x/day and NO changes! Still extremely heavy bleeding and clots :("

• ddano
• March 28, 2018

Lysteda (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!!!"

• mucky
• 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 4000mg a day."

• TannyD
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2023

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

• Shami...
• August 21, 2018

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

• Mickey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2018

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

• Mano
• 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."

• Lisa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2024

Lysteda (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."