Tranexamic acid for Menstrual Disorders User Reviews (Page 2)

• Ema...
• February 26, 2020

"I was recently given tranexamic acid for a period I had that wouldn’t go away. It has almost completely stopped the bleeding, and I have been taking 2 pills 3 times a day until the package is gone, as recommended by my doctor. The only weird symptom I found with this is that it causes diarrhea, which doesn’t seem to be a common side effect, it’s almost like a laxative."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2015

Tranexamic acid "I am very pleased with Lysteda. My OBGYN prescribed this med for my heavy periods I've been suffering with since I had a tubal ligation in 2007. I have just completed my first cycle, and I am pleased to say I FINALLY HAVE A LIGHT TO REGULAR FLOW PERIOD. THANK YOU FOR THIS MED...LIFE SAVER!"

• Luc...
• August 7, 2015

"I used to have super heavy periods, where even standing up would be an issue (now have bloodstains all around the house from leaking), and I would leak through a super plus tampon and super night pad together after just an hour. Now my period is 'normal.' I wouldn't call it light because it's still not light, I think, but it's just normal like other people's periods, and I think it is FAB! I would recommend this to any fellow lady with crazy mental periods because I've not leaked since! Wooooo! (However, cramps have slightly worsened.)"

• Tan...
• November 16, 2019

"I had a myomectomy about 3 years ago for fibroids. Less than a year later, in 2017, the same doctor says the fibroids came back, which means I had a pointless surgery. The doctor suggested removing my uterus at the age of 38 with no kids and apparently no future to have kids because the surgery was to enhance my chances of having kids. The doctor then suggested tranexamic acid 650 mg, 2 pills 3 times a day. The drug was working at first-lighter and shorter cycles. I was able to enjoy life during my cycles for the last 3 months (I guess there is a new manufacturer) manufacturing the drug, and now it is no longer working. Very heavy and more painful cycles. Huge blood clots and a lot more blood in the toilet, making me weak and dizzy due to the increased blood loss. I'm not sure why anyone would change the medication, but it was working great at first and now it is not. I sure hate it. My only other option is a hysterectomy while still in my late 30s. Very disappointing and disheartening."

• Saz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2020

"I had very heavy menstrual bleeding and was given tranexamic acid tablets. They help a bit, but I still bleed heavy and have had tension headaches when taking tranexamic acid. Maybe they are not suitable for me."

• Dup...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2018

"I have only used it once, and I hope it works similarly next month because, for the first time in years, I have felt 'normal' during my period. I was able to use regular tampons, practically no bleeding during the night (I usually have to sleep on a towel and get up multiple times). I usually have massive blood loss and clots that make me feel like I'm passing my liver out of my body! I had energy again (I have anemia due to adenomyosis/blood loss) and was able to actually go out and enjoy life. I would recommend at least giving it a try. Like others, I was unable to use the Mirena coil, and I was also reluctant to take the pill (hormones/mood swings/bloating). I found this amazing - and yeah, hoping it continues as well as it did this month :) Oh, and PS, I was only taking a half dose (I'm a bit of a worrier when it comes to medications), and it made my blood loss very light and very manageable."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2017

Tranexamic acid "Let me just say last month from the evening of the 1st to the morning of the 3rd I used 50 pads! A few tampons too! I started Lysteda on the evening of the 1st this month, yes it was lighter! 28 pads in 2 days. Day 3 and 4 got heavier! Today I had clotting like I've never seen in my 30 plus years of having a cycle (dollar bill size). The cramps were so bad I felt like I was in labor! I do suffer from fibroid tumors and anemia due to heavy bleeding. I'm having a hysterectomy next month, and my doctor wants me to take these pills again next month. I will not take any more of these pills! Not 1 more!"

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2018

"I was prescribed this medicine by my OBGYN for heavy menstrual cycles. I was hesitant to take it due to how many you had to take (2 pills 3 times a day). I wouldn't recommend this medicine to anyone. My body has not been the same since. It did lighten my flow, however, I went to the ER multiple times. I have continued heart palpitations, body aches, chest pain, SOB, horrible headaches, body shivers, numbness in limbs, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea. This medicine has totally messed me up. I stopped over 2 months ago, and the symptoms still haven't stopped."

• Anonymous
• July 17, 2011

Tranexamic acid "I used it for the first time, and I have spotting on a pad instead of tons of clotting and lots of bleeding. I feel better and did not feel it caused headaches, and I do get PMS migraines as before. I would recommend it. I had a DNC to help with my problem 3 months ago, and last month I started clotting and heavy bleeding again. My doctor told me to try this, as birth control did not do anything positive and made me feel like I am pregnant and gain weight. I am grateful this works, as on the heavy bleeding clotting days, I would feel emotionally slipping into real depression. I am not depressed, but the bleeding seems to bring erratic mood swings. This did help as the doctor said it should. I am not worried about blood clots as I do not smoke."

• Poc...
• December 22, 2016

"Where has this been all my life? My cycles were really heavy. I would use an ultra tampon and have an overnight pad on as well. I would go to the bathroom every hour. Now I can go every 3-4 hours. I don't have to worry about getting up in the middle of the night changing pads. Now I can move on with life and don't have to worry about going somewhere on cycle days."

• JND...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2017

"My doctor prescribed this for heavy menstrual bleeding. This stuff is awesome. I have fibroids. The heaviest day of my period lasts 24 hours, where I have to change my tampon every hour. I use the heaviest absorbency - Tampax Ultra 15-18 milligrams. I'm a light sleeper, so even during the night, I would get up every hour to change. And the cramps - horrible. I was popping Advil every 4 hours, and they still didn't ease all the cramping. This is my 2nd month of taking these. Blood loss is reduced by at least 75%. My heaviest day, I change every 3-4 hours now. The cramps are not nearly as bad. Also, I noticed after the 2nd day of taking this, my skin is so smooth and glowing. Like I've had a facial."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2020

"I have struggled with heavy menstruation all my life, and ever since I was introduced to tranexamic acid, life has been much easier-until this year. Tranexamic acid is no longer effective, it's been two weeks now on heavy periods. I've been prescribed Provera, and it just made everything worse. I can't even go to work."

• Sg8...
• July 11, 2016

"Young 30's with super heavy flow, including clotting and severe cramps, for years. Gyno recommended tranexamic acid, and it works great. I do experience severe cramping with diarrhea, but I'm not sitting in a crime scene after putting a pad and a tampon on after 15 minutes on a short car ride, so I'd say it's a win. Hopefully, that gets better as my body adjusts. I am on other medicines for other illnesses, including migraines and ulcers, so that could be the interactions of the medications, but nonetheless, it's an improvement."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2019

"My period has been a nightmare: heavy bleeding, clots, bleed for 3 weeks. Went to the doctor, she gave me tranexamic acid. Was hesitant as taking them, as I hate taking medications, I'd rather go for a natural method. I took the tranexamic acid, and my bleeding stopped in 20 min. I was so amazed, but when I wiped, there was still blood. But I was happy with that. 3 days I continued taking them as there was still blood on my pad. 3 days later, no blood at all. On the 4th day, I started feeling the side effects of heart racing, anxiety, jaw felt like it was going to lock, my fingertips felt tingly, but this only happened for like 5 sec. Then same time next day, the same thing happened. Couldn't focus, but just for a few sec, then gone again. Yesterday, went to the gym and got home, and a massive clot came out followed by blood again. Went to the doctors because I've been feeling fatigue. I'm now on aspirin to thin the blood. NEVER AGAIN WILL I TAKE THIS MEDICATION TO CLOT MY BLOOD. IT WORKS, BUT NOT WORTH THE SIDE EFFECTS."

• Ann...
• February 11, 2017

"I was prescribed this to reduce my heavy periods, which had been contributing to my anemia. I had been getting annual iron transfusions for the previous three years. I'm on two three times per day for four days. They work as in, have reduced my bleeding significantly. I have not noticed any side effects during the days I take them. Initially, when I took the tablets, I would keep spotting for up to 7 days, but the last few months my period is all over by day 5. My periods have gone from a 28-day cycle to a 35-day cycle, so I'm assuming this is a side effect. I do get some slight pre-period cramping in the 2-3 days before I get my period now, which I have not had previously. My alternatives to taking this were getting a Mirena implant."

• str...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2016

"I was prescribed tranexamic acid because of my debilitating periods. I am 45 years old and feel like I am 14 just starting my period again. Huge blood clots, heavy flow for 4 to 5 days, just a horrible mess. I admit I was afraid of the side effects, but just after 1 day I feel alright, I feel a bit drowsy but manageable. My flow is less than half of what it used to be. I take 650 mg of Motrin every 8 hours with the tranexamic, and it has been a game changer for sure. This was the first option my doctor wanted me to take, second was the IUD and last being surgery. So far I am pretty happy!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 28, 2014

"I love this medication. I bleed super heavy during my cycle. A pad and tampon will last for an hour at most. My doctor wants to do ablation surgery, but I wanted to try the medicine first. It really reduced the bleeding, but my periods went from 9 days to 13. However, they are light days, so I'm happy. For the first 4 months, I got a headache with each dose, but now that has gone away."

• Tis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2016

Tranexamic acid "I had horrible reactions to this medication, which landed me back in the hospital ER twice. Nine days later, my body is still struggling to get this drug out of my system. I will never take it again. If you have a reaction to it, there is no reversing it. Use caution."

• elc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2019

"I have severe adenomyosis for more than 15 years. My uterus is as big as a 4-month-pregnant uterus would be. I am prescribed tranexamic acid because I have extremely heavy menstrual bleeding. I was on norethindrone for about 56 months, and then I received a Lupron shot (last resort) before I started tranexamic acid because somehow Lupron didn't stop my bleeding even after 4 weeks. Tranexamic acid didn't seem to work for me. I was on 6 tablets a day, and I usually take it at 8 am, 4 pm, and 11 pm (before going to bed). My bleeding would be lighter during the day, but sometime after 5 pm, I'd start seeing very heavy bleeding with blood clots. It's been going like this for a few days, and I've been to the ER twice and received a blood transfusion because I lost too much blood."

• Kal...
• March 9, 2017

"Dr. prescribed this for heavy periods, clotting due to fibroids. Used to have to change pad (no use for tampon...flow too much) every 45 minutes. It worked within hours of taking. Now on 3rd month. First 2 cycles were heavy. Third one has been some light spotting and cramping but hardly anything! I haven't taken a single pill in over a month. Very pleased."

• Anonymous
• January 7, 2010

"This is a terrific medication for me. I take it for excessively heavy monthly periods. Normally, they are so heavy I can't leave the house for a day or two. This really has helped me to deal with the problem without taking hormones or having to have a hysterectomy. I have had no side effects whatsoever and find it very tolerable."

• T K...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2012

"I started taking this medicine Monday, and by Tuesday, the bleeding had stopped. I'd gotten very worried because my period had come 10 days early and was very heavy. The side effects I've got are headaches and diarrhea, but a small price to pay to be period-free for a while."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

"I was told by my GYN that this was a very effective and safe drug. My periods were extremely heavy. I would have a flow so heavy in a 24-hour period that most women would experience in 5 to 7 days! So I was desperate. After taking this medicine, I experienced the worst cramping of my life and migraines for 3 days AFTER I was finished. Now I have been spotting one full week after my period, which has never happened before. Not for me. Will never use this again."

• Kaz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2020

"My experience using tranexamic acid for heavy periods. I find this medication good as it has reduced my heavy bleeding quite a lot, of course, I still bleed, but I have to have a period, right? I take 4 tablets a day of 500 mg, 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I don't have any side effects. This is my second month of being on it. Great medication."

• Ome...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2019

"Tranexamic acid stops my heavy bleeding. I take it 3 times a day, and I take it only one day, and it stops my bleeding. Otherwise, my bleeding never stops, not even any birth control pills help. It stops my bleeding, so I am happy to use it. But take the original brand, as the generic never helped me."