Tranexamic acid for Menstrual Disorders User Reviews (Page 3)

• LVN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2017

"I started this medication 3 days ago, I just took the last dose. I don't see that it's helping at all. The bleeding slows down a little during the day, but it's super heavy when I wake up in the morning. I was cramping before the medicine, so I won't say that it's affecting that. I'm not sure I like this medicine. How many days do I need to take it before the bleeding slows completely?"

• Bre...
• September 25, 2016

"I suffered from severe bleeding during my period that would last 10 or so days and also intense cramping. (Even the doctor was surprised at the severity!). The severe blood loss led to me being anemic. I was recommended tranexamic acid, and it has completely changed my life. It's over halved the amount of blood lost, and now my period lasts less than a week (roughly 5 days?). Couldn't survive without this anymore! It's also good because it can be used along with over-the-counter painkillers to help with cramping!"

• Meg...
• July 7, 2019

"I've had terrible bleeding and awful pain for periods for a couple of years. This medication has stopped the bleeding, which was so bad I used to pass big clots when I bent over. The pain is still pretty bad, though not as much as before, when it had me rolling around on the floor even after I'd had max doses of paracetamol and ibuprofen at the same time, which also upset my digestive system for a week after my period was over. Misery. So things are a bit better now. My gynaecologist is monitoring things."

• Jay...
• July 19, 2019

"I was bleeding heavily for almost a month, using the super pads, about 4 or 5 a day. For the first time, I went to see my doc, and she prescribed me tranexamic acid, it really did work for me. I didn't stop bleeding completely, but it went down to less than a normal flow and felt more comfortable working out and just living life. Unfortunately, the heavy bleeding has come back, and I've been prescribed more, except that my doctor said I can't be taking this every time because I may get blood clots in my legs and other places in my body. She recommended I look into getting a 'Mirena.' I've researched it, and unfortunately, you cannot become pregnant with it in you. There was no other option given. I am now wanting to see a gynecologist. I wish this would go away."

• all...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2015

"Tranexamic acid helped stop my irregular menstrual bleeding better than anything else did. In the past, the doctor put me on the pill and then some other medicines, but none of them worked as well as tranexamic acid did at stopping it and controlling it."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 11, 2016

"I was prescribed this medicine for heavy periods by one of my doctors, but wasn't told of the potential risks until another doctor in the same clinic told me that if it's a blood-clotting medicine, it could then potentially clot your blood to cause things like stroke, etc. I was prescribed 6 tablets a day and find that taking only one makes a big difference and my periods manageable to light. The possible risk still makes me nervous, so I take as little as I can to manage my out-of-control period."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2022

Tranexamic acid "After my first two doses of Lysteda, I got very sick to my stomach, horrible abdominal pain, vomiting, and a very bad headache. I also feel very stiff in my joints, and I'm a very active person, so that is not common for me because I stretch regularly. Neck pain, elbow, and knee pain. I'm also very lightheaded and dizzy. I only took 4 total doses, and I have been so sick for two days, and my bleeding did not reduce, nor did the cramps, like my doctor said they would. I ended up dealing with my typical horrible period pains/frustrations, as well as new side effects and pain from being so sick. I missed two days of work. I know this drug works well for a lot of people, but absolutely not for me."

• kit...
• April 10, 2023

"Started taking this to help with very heavy flow, as I can't use the pill or have a coil fitted due to allergies. I was really hoping this would help me, but unfortunately, my bleeding is heavier and my cramps are so much more painful. It's made everything worse."

• Cpa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2018

"I have been taking tranexamic acid for my heavy periods, and it’s honestly changed my life. Gone from leaking through clothes, massive clots, being anxious about the amount of blood loss all the time to a very light flow. I was prescribed mefenamic acid alongside this, so with the two together, I no longer have to worry about the pain or the heavy flow."

• Rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2016

"I was given this medication as I was prescribed Provera due to hyperplasia. The Provera itself has made me bleed heavily for 4 weeks, making me anemic, so my gynecologist suggested tranexamic acid, 1 3 times a day. It has slowed the bleeding down somewhat, but not completely, so the doctor put me up to 2 3 times a day, which I have had to put back down due to severe migraine, runny nose, chest pain, and flu symptoms. I don't know what is worse: being on the toilet every half an hour or feeling so run down I can't get off the sofa!"

• Zir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 22, 2017

"I'm glad my doctor prescribed this medicine to me. I was having very heavy cycles, to the point I would wear a pair of Depends and two overnight pads in them. I would bleed through that and the clothes I was wearing in less than 45 minutes. I have been taking TA for about a year, and my cycles are more manageable."

• wha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2016

"Please be sure not to always trust advice given by a general practitioner. I began taking the medication as I suffered heavy periods. I have now no periods. I have now severe health problems as my ovaries are affected from the medication. Also causing slowing, muscular problems, speech, and trouble thinking. Also tiredness most times, not wanting to wake up. I am thankfully a mother, but I did not think this could affect my chance in the future for more children. It completely stopped my periods and ruined my hormone levels. My count is so bad the effects are scary. Cysts have been a major cause of stomach pain and depression."

• All...
• December 24, 2017

"Didn’t work at all for me. Was prescribed for heavy, month-and-a-half-long bleeding, and it only made it worse. Now I’m soaking through a super-plus tampon every hour. It messed up my vision in my right eye so bad I thought I was going blind and caused pounding migraines. Waste of time and money."

• Lot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2016

"My periods were getting worse. To the point I was flooding a super tampon in less than an hour, and it was like a tap with clots the size of 50p. I have taken it once a month last month: 3 days, two tabs, 3 times p/d. This month I have to take them, but now I am 8 days late on my period. I already have fertility problems and had my left tube taken out 3 years ago for the best interest of my health. I am 32 and have had two long-term relationships. I've never used contraception with my two partners and have never conceived. I am awaiting further diagnosis from my gynecologist. Just wondering, has anyone else's cycle stopped completely after taking these tablets?"

• Anonymous
• September 21, 2011

Tranexamic acid "I have been using Lysteda for the last six months. It worked great the first 3 months. But the fourth month, I started having horrible lower back pain, the cramps came back, but the flow was still light. However, the last two months, my cycle came within 2 weeks, and I have my cycle again. According to the dosage and usage, I am unsure if taking it more than 5 days is recommended. I had my cycle for 5 days, it stopped for 1 day and started back up. Tried contacting my GYN but couldn't."

• Jud...
• April 17, 2016

"I was prescribed this medicine because of heavy bleeding due to uterine fibroids. I HATE it! It made me feel crap! I wanted to sleep all day (though I couldn't, of course). It made me weak and achy. It does slow down the bleeding, but it wasn't worth it with the awful side effects."

• Ms ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 13, 2018

"I started taking these pills about a year ago. I asked my doctor if she has anything that helps heavy bleeding. She prescribed tranexamic acid, and for the first couple of months, everything was okay. Six months into taking the meds, I started feeling my heart beat racing, it would beat so fast that it would cause me to cough or I would feel my heart beat in my throat. But I didn’t think it was the pills at first, until I skipped a month, and that’s when I noticed the rapid heartbeats were calming down and stopped. Then the moment I started back taking them is when it started back beating rapid again."

• Mil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2022

"Since Oct 2021, I've had heavy menstrual bleeding due to uterine fibroids after having an internal ultrasound to confirm this. My periods have always been regular and at a normal flow, which lasts about 4-5 days, so I'm finding it quite hard to suddenly have to deal with this. I'm 44 and have been referred to a gynecologist, which could take up to 16 weeks for an appointment (I'm in the UK). These pills worked really fast the first time I took it, and I initially only took 1 pill 3 times a day, and by day 3, the bleeding had stopped. However, I've had to increase to 2 pills, 3 times a day, and it would take well over a week for the bleeding to stop. I've become anemic, tired, and rely on ferrous fumarate to up my iron levels, which can be hard on the stomach at times. A few days later, there would be spotting, and the bleeding gets heavier again. I feel like I'm on a never-ending period and have to make sure I have enough pads and tampons at work. It's really getting me down."

• leg...
• November 28, 2015

"Bleeding heavily after having a coil fitted, stopped bleeding straight away after taking the first 2 tablets, but on the second day of taking the tablets, got severe itching on the neck and chest, a bit scared to take any more now."

• Mae...
• June 19, 2017

"Last month, my doctor asked me to take TA for a week (2-500 g/day) in order to stop my abnormal uterine bleeding. It did relieve my symptoms. I am 35 years old, and my period has been on a regular 28-day cycle apart from that one episode last month. What concerns me now is that my period has been late for 4 days. It's still too early to tell if it's a side effect of the med I took. All I can do at the moment is wait for a few more days to be sure before I report back to my doctor. :("

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2018

"I started taking this medication about two months ago. I decided to go with this medication because it doesn't mess with hormones and specifically helps with heavy menstrual flow. I started taking it, and my flow is so much lighter. The only problem is my cramps have become unbearable. Before I was on the medication, I never had cramps, just a very heavy flow."

• Wor...
• August 2, 2018

Tranexamic acid "I have an abnormal menstrual cycle. My cycle doesn't want to stop when it should. At age 51, I'm about done with this, lol. My OB-GYN suggested that I take Lysteda, so this was a choice given to me to take. I'm blessed to be pretty healthy, but I despise taking meds. I'm concerned about side effects. Should I be worried with Lysteda? I don't take any other meds, just minerals and vitamins. I won't lie, I'm kind of afraid to take Lysteda. I'm just a wuss when it comes down to it. Is Lysteda safe? I am aware that this may be the last days of seeing another menstrual cycle, which I am certainly okay with."

• jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2018

"I’m 18 years old and experience extremely heavy and painful periods. My mother has endometriosis, and as it is hereditary, worries I may have it too. My GP prescribed me this as a trial before the pill, and during the first 3 days of me taking two 500 mg tablets 3x a day, I experienced no change in the amount I was bleeding (in fact, I was heavier than I've ever been on the first day), and my cramps were so bad I laid crying on the floor. It made me nauseous, and I had a migraine for my whole period. My doctor said this might just be my body getting used to the drug, so I tried it again for my next 3 periods and still the same result. My most recent period, I decided not to take the tablets, and my period was suddenly really watery, however, it was still heavy and had the pain again. Not sure what I’m going to do now. It works for some, but I personally would not recommend."

• Rea...
• January 9, 2019

"Very heavy period after the birth of my 4th child. Was prescribed this for the heavy bleeding, two tablets 3x per day. I don't even have to take as prescribed. Two tablets once per day is all I needed. The bad thing is my insurance doesn't cover this, and my doctor suggested a surgery to thin out the lining of my cervix, which I am terrified to do. Once I can pay for it out of pocket, I will be fine with less bleeding days and light to normal flow with no anemia."

• Bre...
• December 28, 2017

"Used this tablet for 3 days for heavy periods, 2 tablets, 500 mg. When I stopped on the 3rd day, I've experienced extra heavy bleeding with large clots.... I'll give it a go this month for 4 days, hoping for some improvements."