Lysteda User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Lol...
• February 4, 2012

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I am in my mid-40s and had been dealing with heavy periods for the last 10 years. I have had a hysteroscopy (not hysterectomy), tried every kind of birth control, and most recently, endometrial ablation, and nothing had worked. I was not willing to get a hysterectomy without trying all my other alternatives. I found Lysteda on the internet and asked my doctor to let me try this. Lysteda has been a lifesaver for me! I gave it a 9 out of 10, though, because I have had serious dizzy spells and I am attributing this to the medication. But it seems to be the only side effect I have."

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have only been taking this medication for 3 days, but I can tell the difference already. After having my tubes tied, I started experiencing even heavier periods than I did before. I've always had heavy periods, but they got worse after my tubes were tied, I would wear tampons and overnight pads. Last night was the first night in over a year and a half that I did not wear a pad to sleep, and it was marvelous, especially since I hate pads anyway. Keep you updated with progress, like I said, this is just day 3."

• mo ...
• October 19, 2011

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I experienced abnormal heavy bleeding for 4 weeks, was anemic and in danger of needing a transfusion. I took Lysteda, as prescribed, for 5 days. It slowed my bleeding and I was able to sleep through the night without getting up to take care of overflow, allowing much needed rest. After 5 days, my bleeding stopped entirely. Doctors are still looking for the cause of my abnormal bleeding, but Lysteda has addressed the crisis and is giving me a reprieve from heavy blood loss. I'm grateful."

• J B...
• July 20, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "This medicine is a blessing. I am 43 years old. I eat healthy and exercise every day except weekends. On March 15, 2017, I was given the depot shot for my heavy bleeding. BIG MISTAKE. From the shot, I experienced more bleeding and blood clots than I ever experienced prior to taking the shot. My bleeding continued for over 90 days. I was admitted to the hospital for low blood and had to have 4 pints of blood transfusion. On July 4, my doctor prescribed Lysteda. I did experience some cramping and back pain, but after 5 days of taking this medicine 3 times a day, my bleeding stopped completely. Now, my husband and I are much happier people!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 30, 2012

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have been using Lysteda for almost a year now. It really helps with my heavy period and horrible cramps. I don't take it for my entire period, only for the first few days when it's heaviest and most painful. Taking this medication has caused a few problems for me, though. I used to have very regular periods, and they usually lasted about 5 days. My periods are VERY irregular now, and they are a bit longer (about 8 days)."

• lis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2017

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I’m 46 years old, and Lysteda has been a miracle drug for me. In the last two years, my period took a turn for the worse - i.e., horrible clots that no tampon in the world could hold. I would randomly pass large clots one day, minimal bleeding the next, and then clots again! It was so unpredictable that I was afraid to go anywhere in public. Let’s just say, I had one too many experiences where I had to run to the ladies' room at the grocery store, nail spa, car dealership... just to name a few. I’m blessed in that I work for a group of minimally invasive gynecologists who suggested I try Lysteda. My period is not “perfect,” but it’s definitely improved with Lysteda!"

• el8...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2018

For Menstrual Disorders "This medication is life-changing! I have uterus didelphys (double uterus), so I have an extremely heavy period. I would wear a super tampon and pad at the same time and have to change them every 1-2 hours. Hormonal birth control gave me some not-so-great side effects and interacted with some other medications I was taking, so my gyn suggested this. Thank God she did! I feel like I’m finally in control of my life again when I’m on my period - it’s light, predictable, and I don’t really have to worry about it. I’ve been using it for several months and I haven’t noticed any side effects."

• Anonymous
• January 2, 2011

For Menstrual Disorders "Used for the first time and it was great with slowing down the bleeding (literally shocked at how well) and allowed me the ability to carry on with life. The bleeding was lighter but still lasted 7 plus days. One major concern I had was in regard to passing clots. While normally heavy, I passed two extremely huge (much much larger than normal) clots. Hoping a result of just first-time using."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "Within 20 minutes of taking this medication, one side of my body became numb, I got really confused, and felt like I could not talk, and then I lost consciousness briefly. It was the closest thing I can imagine to a stroke, and the aftereffects from this very scary experience lasted for days. I was told to discontinue immediately."

• naa...
• March 18, 2015

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I'm 31. I've been having extremely heavy periods for about 4 years, ever since I had my Implanon removed. I have been literally going through 50 super plus tampons in a single day. I can't work when it's like that. I started Lysteda two cycles ago, and although it's helped lower the bleeding tremendously, they have also discovered I'm no longer ovulating. Although the medicine has worked wonders, I have gone ahead and opted for the hysterectomy, as the doctor says it's the only thing that will fix it. So, this is my last extremely painful cycle to deal with! I definitely recommend the medication for anyone with heavy bleeding that interferes with their life the way it has mine."

• Sab...
• November 4, 2015

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I've suffered with heavy periods for the past couple of years. I wanted to make sure that I considered all options before choosing surgery. This medication is great, but has some side effects. For me, I have headaches and diarrhea while on this medication and a few days after my cycle has ended. I also found that my cycle lasts longer when I take this medication. At this point, I've opted to contend with 2 days of heavy bleeding and with a cycle that lasts 4-5 days, as opposed to taking the medication with extended periods, headaches, and diarrhea; that could last 8-9 days. The plus/pro of the medication is that my periods are lighter when I am taking the medication, however it stays on much longer."

• g-m...
• October 21, 2011

For Menstrual Disorders "I was diagnosed with fibroids, a tipped uterus, and a small ovarian cyst - causing extra heavy and erratic cycles. I really don't want surgery, so my GYN put me on Lysteda. I loved it for the first couple of months -- after the 2nd month, my cycle started occurring every 2-3 weeks. One month it did not happen at all. Then the last 2 cycles seemed to be normal - until the end, then they started all over again with clots and heavy bleeding. Back to my GYN. Looks like I may have to have the surgery after all."

• jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2018

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I am 37 years old and have been dealing with debilitating periods for 20+ years. My issue used to be horrible cramps (so bad I would vomit from pain), and most recently the bleeding and large clots became more of my issue. I wouldn't even leave my house because I was afraid of the sudden 'whoosh' that no feminine product could be a match for. :-( After testing, I found out I have a large fibroid. Not wanting to jump to surgery, I chose to take Lysteda. (My insurance gave me a generic version.) The reviews on here made me scared to death to try, but I started to take it anyway. My clots have stopped, and my flow is 50% lighter, so I would call it normal finally. I still bleed for 5 days and have minor cramps, but nothing like I used to have! I can live a regular life when I have my period! My cycle starts like clockwork now, before, I was usually a week or more late each month. I will say, it DOES make me sleepy, but that is my only side effect."

• Anonymous
• August 20, 2011

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I am taking Lysteda for the first time. It works extremely well. My flow has been reduced by about 75%. I used to soak through both a super absorbency tampon and overnight pad within two hours. Now I can just wear a pad, and it doesn't get full. The only side effect that I'm experiencing is headaches. I don't normally get them, but the results are worth it."

• 39...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "My periods were extreme bleeding, large and numerous blood clots to the point of anemia from fibroids that would affect whether I would leave the house. I was using tampons and sometimes layering 2 pads next to each other and it still was not enough. I hate taking medications, but felt I was to the point that I needed to try something. I took Lysteda (2 pills/3 times a day) for my first time, it was amazing. Only used a tampon and light pad. Other periods after, bleeding was cut in half. Side effect: occasional headache. Lets me manage periods while I prepare for uterine artery embolization."

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

For Menstrual Disorders "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!"

• Anonymous
• July 6, 2011

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I started taking Lysteda just one day ago, and I can tell the difference in my period. Before taking this medication, I would use 2 bags of 14 overnight pads in 3 days. I have used pantyliners this week. It works."

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

For Menstrual Disorders "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!"

• Son...
• January 18, 2012

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "Has definitely decreased my flow by about 50%. I have not had any accidents while taking this medication. Before, I had at least one or two accidents per cycle. The headaches can be annoying, but I'd take them over the heavy flow any day!"

• Hel...
• March 5, 2018

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "A miracle, an absolute miracle. I've been very sick for the past 3 years (so much so that I have chronic anemia, and have been requiring IV infusions from a hematologist, and the anemia being so chronic has caused some irreversible damage to my body. So I had asked many doctors for help, yet they all only seem to know about birth control or hysterectomy. Although I only took one month of treatment, my bleeding was about 70 percent reduced, and I seemed to have a much more normal period. The pain was much less pain than I'm used to, as my usual cramping and clotting was so severe it resembled labor and delivery of fist-sized clots, and usually required a trip to the hospital for IV Toradol/Morphine for the quite severe pain. I can happily say I think this is going to heal me from the chronic anemia with continued use and time. (Side effects were not very noticeable, if at all. Just much more normal period.)"

• Anonymous
• July 17, 2011

For Menstrual Disorders "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2019

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "This drug Lysteda makes my period about 50-60% lighter. The one side effect I've experienced is being a bit tired, that's it, but so does bleeding to death every month. I'll be taking this the next few periods while getting iron infusions due to being anemic from heavy fibroids/bleeding until I get an embolization."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2012

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and heavy menstrual bleeding. The doctor prescribed Lysteda 650 mg tablets. My doctor stated he only wants me to take 1 tablet by mouth once daily. He prescribed me 6 pills with 2 refills. I took one yesterday, 12/11/2012, around 3:00. All I have been doing since is spotting. I am in WOW mode because I could not believe how fast it worked. The side effect I got from it is a headache. I am not experiencing any clotting. I also take vitamins. Since I have PCOS, my periods are irregular. They started being irregular when I was 20. I have always had regular periods until I turned 20. They diagnosed me on May 11th, 2012, a day before my wedding anniversary, and have been battling since then."

• KSL...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 8, 2021

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "So grateful for this drug. I don't think I realized how much my heavy periods decreased my quality of life. I would have to say no to outings-especially hikes or water activities that fell on the wrong day. I would miss multiple nights of good sleep because I was anxious about bleeding through or busy getting up to go to the bathroom multiple times. The missed sleep and anxiety about bleeding through at night and during the day would affect me for the rest of the week. For more than a decade, I battled anemia. I was in a fog because of this. For the first time, with only taking intermittent iron, my iron and hemoglobin levels were normal recently. I do occasionally get a mild headache with this drug, but worth it as it is very mild."

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

For Menstrual Disorders "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."