Comparing Lysteda vs Tranexamic Acid
Lysteda | Tranexamic acid |
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Lysteda (tranexamic acid) | Tranexamic acid |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Menstrual Disorders. Lysteda may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Melasma, Menstrual Disorders, Bleeding Disorder, Hemophilia A, Factor IX Deficiency. tranexamic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Menstrual Disorders
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
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More about Lysteda (tranexamic acid) | More about Tranexamic acid | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Lysteda has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 70 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Tranexamic acid has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 273 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Lysteda side effects in more detail. |
See also: tranexamic acid side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other tranexamic acid brands include: Cyklokapron | Cyklokapron, Lysteda | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
2 hours |
2 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 39 drugs are known to interact with Lysteda:
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A total of 39 drugs are known to interact with tranexamic acid:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
November 13, 2009 |
April 15, 2019 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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